Foundation, crawl space and concrete leveling in New Bern, NC
HydroHelp911 provides foundation and crawl space repair as well as concrete leveling for homes in New Bern and across Craven County, from our Wilmington office. If you're looking for a reliable contractor to help, you're in the right place: we'll help you understand what is going on with your home and recommend repairs built to last. Start with a free inspection, or read on to learn more. Homes in New Bern mostly sit on sand, where water and settlement shape how foundations and crawl spaces fail.
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Two ways to start. Both are free, with no obligation.
Pick your own day in our calendar. You save $250 if you go ahead with the work.
Send a short form, and our office will call to book a time that suits you.
For new customers who book online through our website and then sign a contract.
Wilmington office
331 Metro Cir
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone
(910) 543-3250Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Getting to you
About 95 minutes from the office, 76 miles.
About New Bern
How Old Are the Homes in New Bern?
Soil: sand
Expansion risk: low
Housing: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Homes by decade built
What we fix
What Problems Do We Fix in New Bern?
Improper Drainage
When water is not carried away from the house, it saturates the soil next to the footings and can build pressure against basement and crawl space walls.
What this looks likeMoisture in Crawl Space
Damp soil, standing water, condensation, and humid outside air all leave a crawl space wet enough to soften wood, raise musty odors, and invite pests.
What this looks likeCracked Driveway
Some driveway cracks are ordinary curing. Others are the slab reacting to soil that has shifted, washed out, or been heaved by a tree root.
What this looks likeLocal conditions
What Soil Is New Bern Built On?
Tarboro and Autryville are the most common soils in the USDA sample inside New Bern. Of the five points the USDA sampled inside New Bern, two are Tarboro and two are Autryville. The fifth point falls on ground the survey does not name as a natural soil, such as urban land or water. Across Craven County as a whole, the most common soil is Leaf, covering about a tenth of the land, followed by Rains, Pantego and Goldsboro. The USDA rates the sample inside New Bern low for swelling and shrinking, which means it changes size very little as it gets wet and dries out.
Tarboro is a deep soil that formed from old marine and river deposits of the Coastal Plain, usually found on stream terraces. It is sand with a little silt and clay from the top layer down. It drains quickly.
Autryville is a deep soil that formed from old marine and river deposits of the Coastal Plain, usually found on Coastal Plain terraces. It is sandy for about the top two feet, and under that is yellowish brown sandy loam. Loam is soil with a mix of sand, silt and clay. It drains well.
What It Means for Your Home
- What works in your favorTarboro drains quickly, so the soil beside a foundation usually dries out after a storm. It also changes size very little as it wets and dries, so the ground under the footings stays steady from season to season.
- FoundationsWater moving through sand can carry soil out from under a footing or let it settle. Look for cracks in the floor and cracked bricks. See foundation repair.
- Crawl spacesRain soaks down through sandy ground, but humid summer air through open vents can still keep crawl space air damp, which can lead to musty odors and mold over time. Look for higher energy bills and moisture in the crawl space. See crawl space repair and crawl space encapsulation.
- Floor framingDamp air under a house can rot and weaken joists and beams over time, which can show up as sagging or bouncy floors. Look for broken or cracked joists, and sagging floor joists. See framing repair.
- ConcreteWater can wash sand out from under a slab and leave a hollow, and the concrete over it can crack and sink. Look for a cracked driveway and uneven slabs. See concrete leveling.
Soil survey: USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO), sdmdataaccess.nrcs.usda.gov. Inside New Bern, the survey maps Tarboro and Autryville series. USDA rates the soil low for swelling and shrinking (weighted linear extensibility 1.5 percent). Across Craven County, it maps Leaf, Rains, Pantego and Goldsboro series. Series descriptions: USDA NRCS Official Series Descriptions for Tarboro and Autryville.
How Much Rain and Humidity Does New Bern Get?
Based on NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals for New Bern Craven County Airport, about 2 miles away, a normal year brings 53 inches of precipitation and about 47 days with a low of 32 degrees or colder, and July air carries an average dew point of about 72 degrees.
Climate: NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, New Bern Craven County Airport.
Where we work
Which Neighborhoods in New Bern Do We Serve?
- Chelsea Square
- Colony Estates
- Cypress Shores
- DeGraffenried Park
- Haywood Farms
- Oakdale
- Old Town Harbor
- Quail Ridge
- Woodrow
ZIP codes inside New Bern: 28560, 28562.
Services available
Foundation, Crawl Space and Concrete Repair in New Bern
Foundation Repair in New Bern
Settlement, foundation cracks, bowing walls and leaning chimneys, with the repair matched to the cause.
Crawl Space Repair in New Bern
Moisture, interior drainage, sagging floors and structural repair under a raised home.
Crawl Space Encapsulation in New Bern
Vapor barriers, vent sealing, dehumidifiers and interior drainage that help keep a crawl space dry.
Basement Waterproofing in New Bern
Interior drainage systems, sump pumps, vapor barriers and basement crack repair.
Framing Repair in New Bern
Floor joists, sill plates, beams, girders and posts below the subfloor.
Concrete Leveling in New Bern
Lifting and leveling settled sidewalks, patios, steps and garage floors.
One free inspection covers all of it: an inspector, clear findings, and a written estimate.
Google reviews
What Homeowners Say About Our Wilmington Office
Michael was punctual & very pleasant to deal with. He had some concerning news about our foundation issues but he delivered it nicely, gave options & answered any questions. Thank you Mike, HydroHelp was so nice to work with.
Jeremy and crew were professional and accurate with their work. Working as if it was their home. They cleaned up everything each day before leaving.
Peyton was very well versed in this call. She was timely in sending the information to me and setting up the appointment. I look forward to hopefully doing business with HydroHelp911.
The crew
Some of the Team Members Who Work in Your Area
New Bern is served from our Wilmington office. The same company schedules the inspection, runs the install, and answers a warranty call later.
Wilmington office
Where Does the Crew Come From?
Work here is dispatched from our Wilmington office, 76 miles away, about 95 minutes. You will find it at 331 Metro Cir, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Dispatching crews across Craven County.
What Do New Bern Homeowners Ask?
Don't see your question here? Call or fill out our quick online form, and our team will help.
There is no single price. The cost depends on what the inspection finds, such as the size of the area, access, and the cause behind the problem. The free inspection ends with a written estimate that spells out the method, scope, and price. Financing is available, and your inspector can go over the options with you when you get your written estimate.
Schedule a Free Inspection in New Bern
Two ways to start. Both are free, with no obligation.
Pick your own day in our calendar. You save $250 if you go ahead with the work.
Send a short form, and our office will call to book a time that suits you.
For new customers who book online through our website and then sign a contract.
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