Foundation repair · Dover, NH
Foundation repair in Dover, NH
Cracked, bowing or settling foundations repaired or fully replaced for homes across Dover, from colonial era houses near Dover Point to newer homes on the edge of the city.
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Warning signs
Is your Dover foundation telling you something?
These are the problems we are called about most often in Dover homes.
Walls
Cracks and bowing
Horizontal cracks, bowing walls or stone walls losing mortar mean the foundation is moving and should be looked at soon.
Inside
Sticking doors and sloped floors
Doors and windows that stick, or floors that slope, often point to a foundation that has settled under part of the house.
Water
A wet basement
Water coming through walls or the floor can wash out soil and weaken a foundation, especially on lower lots near the rivers.
Dover foundations
Repair or replace, done properly.
Dover has nearly four centuries of building, so we see every kind of foundation here: fieldstone, brick, block and poured concrete. Each fails in its own way and needs its own fix.
Some problems can be repaired in place by rebuilding a section of wall, adding drainage or underpinning a corner. When the whole foundation is gone, we lift the house and pour a new one underneath. We tell you honestly which one your house needs.
New footings go below New Hampshire's frost line, which typically reaches 48 to 60 inches, so the foundation does not heave in winter.
Repair snapshot
Foundation types
Fieldstone, brick, block and poured concrete
Repair options
Wall rebuilds, underpinning, drainage, full replacement
Frost depth
Footings set below 48 to 60 inches
Deep support
Helical piles where soil is soft or wet
Permits
Building permit through the City of Dover
How it works
From first look to solid ground
How a foundation repair or replacement runs for a Dover home.
01
Inspect
We check the walls, footings, drainage and framing to find the cause, not just the crack.
02
Recommend
You get a clear plan: repair in place, underpin or replace, with a written estimate.
03
Excavate & build
We dig, shore where needed, and rebuild or pour new walls and footings with our own crew.
04
Drain & grade
We add drainage where it helps, backfill and grade so water moves away from the house.
FAQ
Dover foundation questions
Can a fieldstone foundation in an older Dover home be saved?
Sometimes. If the stone wall is mostly sound, sections can be rebuilt and water managed. If it is failing in several places, replacing it with a new poured foundation is usually the better long term answer.
How deep do new footings need to be in Dover?
Frost in New Hampshire typically reaches 48 to 60 inches, so footings must be set below that depth to avoid frost heave.
Do you use helical piles in Dover?
Yes, where the soil is too soft or wet to carry a standard footing. Helical piles go deeper, usually 10 to 25 feet, into load bearing soil.
Is foundation repair in Dover covered by homeowners insurance?
It depends on your policy and the cause of the damage. We document what we find so you have clear information to share with your insurer.
More in Dover
Related work in Dover.
Foundation work often connects to these services.
01
House lifting in Dover
Raise the house so a full new foundation can go underneath.
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02
Structural repair in Dover
Rotted sills and sagging beams fixed above the foundation.
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03
Excavation in Dover
Digging, shoring and drainage around the foundation.
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04
Flood mitigation in Dover
Flood vents and elevation for homes near the water.
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All services in Dover
Back to our Dover page and everything we do in the city.
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Foundation repair in NH
Our foundation work across New Hampshire.
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Worried about your Dover foundation?
Send us a few details or photos. We will come out, find the cause and give you an honest plan for the repair.
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