Concrete Work & Foundations
Concrete installation and foundation work for residential and commercial projects throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.
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From foundations and driveways to patios, repairs and custom concrete work, Thompson Site Services provides durable concrete solutions for residential and commercial properties throughout the Upper Valley.
Foundation Installation
Concrete foundation work for new construction, additions and other structural projects.
Parking Lots & Driveways
Concrete surfaces built for dependable access, parking and everyday use.
Patios & Walkways
Concrete patios, walkways and exterior surfaces designed around your property and project.
Concrete Repair & Resurfacing
Repair and resurfacing solutions for worn, damaged or aging concrete surfaces.
Custom Concrete Solutions
Custom concrete work for projects that require a solution built around the site and application.
Concrete and foundation work for residential and commercial properties throughout Enfield, Lyme, Plainfield, and Lebanon. From new foundations and driveways to patios and repair work, Thompson Site Services delivers durable concrete built to handle New England winters and the ground conditions that come with them.
Understanding Concrete & Foundations
Concrete work in New England has to account for one thing most other regions don't deal with to the same degree: frost. Footings for a foundation need to sit below the frost line, which typically runs 48 to 60 inches deep across Vermont and New Hampshire depending on the town, or the freeze-thaw cycle will eventually crack or heave the concrete. That applies to structural foundations as well as driveways, patios, and walkways.
Proper excavation, drainage, and reinforcement before the pour matter just as much as the pour itself. A lot of the cracked or heaving concrete we get called out to look at traces back to water getting underneath the slab and freezing, or a footing that was never poured deep enough to begin with.
How We Get It Done
Site Evaluation & Excavation
We assess soil conditions and excavate to the proper depth, accounting for New England's frost line.
Forming & Reinforcement
Forms are set and reinforcement is placed according to the project's structural requirements.
Pouring & Finishing
Concrete is poured, leveled and finished to the specified surface and texture.
Curing
We allow adequate time for the concrete to cure properly before it's put into use.
Inspection & Cleanup
We inspect the finished work and clean up the site before considering the job complete.
When to Call Us
- Starting new construction that requires a poured foundation
- Existing driveway, walkway or patio is cracked, heaving or settling
- Adding a garage, shed or addition that needs a proper footing
- Water pooling near your foundation due to grading or drainage issues
- Planning a commercial project that needs concrete pads, curbing or flatwork
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep does a foundation footing need to be in this area?
Frost depth in Vermont and New Hampshire typically runs 48 to 60 inches depending on the town, so footings need to sit below that line to avoid frost heave. We follow local building code requirements for every project.
Why did my old concrete crack or heave?
In New England, most cracking and heaving comes from water getting under or around concrete and freezing, or from a footing that wasn't poured below the frost line to begin with.
How long before I can use new concrete?
Concrete typically reaches enough strength to walk on within a few days, but full curing takes about a month. We'll let you know what's safe for your specific project.
Do you handle both foundations and flatwork like patios and driveways?
Yes. We handle structural foundation work as well as driveways, patios, walkways and other flatwork for homes and businesses.
Concrete Work Done Right
Site Preparation
Proper excavation and site preparation help create a strong base for durable concrete work.
Residential & Commercial
Concrete services for homes, businesses, new construction and property improvements.
Built for the Site
Each project is approached around the property, intended use and conditions of the site.
Local Experience
Upper Valley experience with local terrain, construction projects and changing seasonal conditions.
Our Team on the Job
Ready to Start Your Project?
Please complete the form below with as much detail as possible. A member of our team will contact you once we have a chance to review your project. The more details, the more accurate the information we can provide will be. Thank you for your interest in working together and we look forward to working together soon! -The TSS Team