Foundation repair · Rye, NH
Foundation repair in Rye, NH
Foundation repair and replacement for Rye homes, from pile foundations on the oceanfront to frost proof foundations under older inland houses.
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Rye foundations
The foundation depends on the lot.
In Rye, the right foundation depends on where the house sits. Oceanfront homes in the coastal high hazard area need open pile foundations. Homes near the harbor and marsh often need vented walls with the floor above the flood level.
Inland, older Rye homes on fieldstone or block foundations need the same repairs and replacements we do across New England, with footings set below the 48 to 60 inch frost line.
Where coastal soil is too soft or wet for a footing, helical piles can carry the house instead.
Foundation snapshot
Oceanfront
Open pile foundations
Harbor & marsh
Vented walls, raised floors
Inland
Footings below 48 to 60 inches
Soft soil
Helical piles driven 10 to 25 feet
Permits
Through the Town of Rye
Warning signs
When a Rye foundation needs attention.
What we look for on coastal and inland homes.
Coast
Scour and storm damage
Storms can wash soil from around and under coastal foundations. Exposed footings or settling after a storm need a look.
Masonry
Cracked or crumbling walls
Older stone and block walls that are cracking or bowing are moving and will keep moving.
Inside
Sloped floors and sticking doors
Uneven floors and doors that bind usually point to settlement under part of the house.
How it works
How Rye foundation work runs
From flood zone to finished foundation.
01
Assess
We inspect the foundation and confirm the flood zone.
02
Choose
Repair, piles, vented walls or replacement, with a written estimate.
03
Build
We lift if needed, excavate and build with our crew.
04
Finish
Backfill, grading and drainage around the new work.
FAQ
Rye foundation questions
My Rye home lost soil around the foundation in a storm. What now?
Soil washed from around or under a foundation can let it settle. We check the footings and the structure and recommend a repair or a stronger foundation.
Do I need piles under my oceanfront home?
In the coastal high hazard area, new construction and major renovations generally require piles. We explain what applies to your lot.
How deep do footings go for inland Rye homes?
Frost in New Hampshire typically reaches 48 to 60 inches, so footings must be set below that depth.
What are helical piles?
Steel piles screwed into the ground until they reach load bearing soil, usually 10 to 25 feet down, used where the surface soil is too weak for a footing.
More in Rye
Related work in Rye.
Foundation work often ties into these.
01
House lifting in Rye
Lifting so a new foundation can go under.
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02
Flood mitigation in Rye
Piles, vents and elevation.
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03
Structural repair in Rye
Framing above the foundation.
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04
Excavation in Rye
Digging and drainage.
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All services in Rye
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Foundation repair in NH
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Foundation concerns in Rye?
Tell us what you are seeing. We will check the flood zone and recommend the right fix.
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