Serving Kittery, ME
Excavation & structural contractor in Kittery, ME
Just across the Piscataqua from Portsmouth, Payne Construction handles excavation, foundations, structural repair, lifting and flood mitigation for homes in Kittery Point, Kittery Foreside and across town.
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Kittery, York County
Settled in 1623, right across the river.
Kittery was settled in 1623 and incorporated in 1647, and it calls itself the oldest incorporated town in Maine. It sits on the Piscataqua directly across from Portsmouth, a short trip for our crews.
Kittery is far more water than land. Of its roughly 75 square miles, more than 57 are water, with Spruce Creek, the harbor and islands like Badger's Island woven through town.
That shoreline shapes our work here: older homes near the water that need new foundations, lifting and flood protection, plus the usual repairs and site work inland.
Kittery at a glance
County
York County, Maine
Incorporated
1647
Areas
Kittery Point, Kittery Foreside, Badger's Island, inland Kittery
Water
Piscataqua River, Spruce Creek and the harbor
Population
About 10,000 (2020 census)
What we see in Kittery
Point, Foreside and inland.
Three kinds of Kittery projects we see most.
Kittery Point
Seaside homes
Homes on the water at Kittery Point face storms and tidal flooding. Lifting and pile foundations keep them up and dry.
Foreside
Historic homes near the shipyard
The Foreside's older homes near the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard need careful foundation and structural repairs.
Inland
New homes and additions
Away from the shore, we clear and dig house sites, build foundations and handle additions.
Services in Kittery
What we do in Kittery.
Each service has its own page with Kittery details.
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House lifting in Kittery
Raising homes near the water.
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Flood mitigation in Kittery
Elevation and piles for flood zone homes.
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Foundation repair in Kittery
Foundations repaired or replaced.
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Structural repair in Kittery
Sills, beams and framing in older homes.
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Excavation in Kittery
Site work, drainage and footings.
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Helical piles
Deep support for soft coastal soil.
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Coastal Kittery
Building on the tidal shore.
Much of Kittery's shoreline sits in FEMA flood zones, and work close to the water also falls under Maine's shoreland zoning rules. We plan lifts, foundations and digs around both.
✓ Flood zone and Base Flood Elevation checked for your lot
✓ Shoreland zoning considered before work starts
✓ Permits through the Town of Kittery
FAQ
Kittery questions we hear often
Do you work in Maine?
Yes. Kittery is right across the river from Portsmouth and part of our regular service area.
Is my Kittery home in a flood zone?
Homes near the harbor, Spruce Creek and Kittery Point may be. We check your lot against the FEMA flood map during the site visit.
Do Maine's shoreland rules affect my project?
Work close to the water can fall under Maine's shoreland zoning. We look at what applies to your lot before planning.
Can you work on older homes in the Foreside?
Yes. Older homes are a big part of our foundation and structural work.
How it works
From first visit to final grade
A clear, no surprises process built around how heavy structural and excavation work actually gets done.
01
Site visit & estimate
We walk the property, look at the structure, soil and access, and give you a clear scope and a free estimate.
02
Planning & permits
We plan the lift, the dig or the repair, secure local permits and call 811 Dig Safe before any machine moves.
03
Lift, dig & build
Our crew shores, lifts, excavates and builds in the right order with our own hydraulic jacking systems and equipment.
04
Backfill & grade
We backfill, grade the ground to slope water away from the structure and leave the site clean.
Let's talk
Planning a project in Kittery?
Tell us where the house is. We will check the flood zone and give you an honest plan.
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