Flood mitigation · Hampton, NH
Flood mitigation in Hampton, NH
Pile foundations, elevation and flood vents for Hampton Beach and marsh homes, built to the coastal high hazard standards that apply along Hampton's shore.
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Coastal high hazard
Let the water pass underneath.
Along Hampton's oceanfront, federal coastal high hazard standards require new structures and homes going through major renovation to sit on pilings. The idea is simple: instead of a solid foundation that waves and surge push against, the house stands on piles and water moves through.
✓ Pile foundations for oceanfront and beach lots
✓ Homes lifted and reset at the required height
✓ Flood vents for enclosed foundations in other flood zones
Options
Flood protection for Hampton homes.
What fits depends on whether you are on the beach, the marsh or inland.
Beach
Pile foundations
For coastal high hazard lots, the house is set on pilings so storm surge and waves pass beneath it.
Marsh
Elevation and vents
Homes along the marsh can be raised above the Base Flood Elevation on foundations with flood vents.
All zones
Utilities up high
Moving mechanicals and utilities above the flood level keeps them working after a storm.
Hampton flood work
A coastline that keeps testing homes.
Hampton sits right on the Atlantic, with the Hampton and Drakes rivers running through a wide tidal marsh. Storms push water in from the ocean and up through the marsh, and the beach homes take the brunt of it.
The town adopted updated FEMA flood maps in 2015, and those maps bring building requirements with them, especially for oceanfront homes in the coastal high hazard zone.
We lift houses, install pile foundations and handle the site work ourselves, so one crew is responsible for getting the home up and keeping it there.
Flood snapshot
Waters
Atlantic Ocean, Hampton River, Drakes River, tidal marsh
Strictest zone
Coastal high hazard along the oceanfront
Main fix
Pile foundations and elevation
Other options
Flood vents and raised utilities
Funding
Increased Cost of Compliance coverage may apply
FAQ
Flood mitigation in Hampton: questions
When does a Hampton home have to go on pilings?
In the coastal high hazard zone, new structures and homes going through major renovation generally must sit on pilings. We check your flood zone and explain what triggers the requirement.
What is the difference between a pile foundation and flood vents?
Pile foundations raise the house on columns so water flows under it. Flood vents are openings in an enclosed foundation wall that let water flow through instead of pushing on it. The zone your house is in decides which is used.
Does FEMA help pay to elevate a home?
It can. Homes with an active National Flood Insurance Program policy that are substantially damaged may qualify for up to $30,000 in Increased Cost of Compliance coverage. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds may also be available after federal disasters.
Can you do the whole job, lift to piles?
Yes. We lift the house, install the new foundation and set the house back down with our own crew.
More in Hampton
Related work in Hampton.
Flood projects usually include these services.
01
House lifting in Hampton
Raising homes to the required height.
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02
Foundation repair in Hampton
New foundations under raised homes.
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03
Excavation in Hampton
Site work and grading around the home.
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04
Structural repair in Hampton
Framing repairs found during the lift.
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All services in Hampton
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Flood mitigation in NH
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Protect your Hampton home.
Tell us where the house is and what you are planning. We will check the flood zone and lay out the options.
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