--- title: "PAYNE BUILDING MOVERS" description: "People call Payne when a house has to go up. Payne Construction Services, the Strafford company behind Payne Building Movers, says it is a family-owned bus" doc_version: "2026-10-24" last_updated: "2026-10-24" --- # PAYNE BUILDING MOVERS **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 20 Payne Dr, Strafford, NH 03884 · **Phone:** (603) 664-7488 · **Website:** https://www.paynebuildingmovers.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 6 sources. 86% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read People call Payne when a house has to go up. Payne Construction Services, the Strafford company behind Payne Building Movers, says it is a family-owned business serving the Northeast since 1974, specializing in lifting, raising and relocating homes, buildings and large equipment such as transformers and generators; its BBB profile adds heavy rigging, foundation underpinning and bridge jacking. The service area on its site runs from Connecticut shoreline towns like Branford and Old Saybrook to Hampton, Rye and Seabrook in New Hampshire and Kennebunk and Wells in Maine. Four Google reviews describe a house being raised. In an August 2026 review, a Hampton Beach couple had their house raised because of severe flooding conditions; they wrote that the staff explained the process, timeline and cost estimate in detail, that the contracts matched what was discussed with no hidden costs, and that the work was completed on time and on budget. Another August 2026 reviewer credited Sean Payne and Mike Lynn by name, and a third, giving four stars, said the work to raise the house had little to no issues and named Mike Parr. In a 2024 review, a homeowner described a January 2024 visit from Geoff to see whether the home could be lifted 8 feet to avoid damage from future ocean storms, and wrote that Geoff answered questions on engineering plans, approvals, permits and timelines. The newest review, from October 2026, is a different kind of job: a 20x16 deck built by the Payne team, who the customer said communicated well and worked hard. The one complaint is from 2021. That customer wrote that after a year on the schedule, the company called to say it was backed up two weeks, then called two weeks later to say it could not do the job, having held a deposit for a year while the house was disconnected from all services in preparation for the lift; the reviewer was still waiting to see whether the deposit would be returned. Google shows 4.6 stars from 13 ratings, and BBB gives it an A+. BBB lists Massachusetts licence CS-119531 and a U.S. Department of Transportation number, 321382. The company's site offers free estimates and says it is insured. **Strengths:** - House raising — four Google reviews describe a lift - On time, on budget — August 2026 Hampton Beach flood-raise review - Clear contracts — 2026 reviewer reported no hidden costs - Long history — company says it has worked since 1974 **Concerns:** - Cancelled job — 2021 review says lift dropped after a year, deposit held ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Family-owned business that says it has served the Northeast since 1974, specializing in lifting, raising and relocating homes, buildings and large equipment _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.paynebuildingmovers.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Payne Construction Services Inc. is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the Northeas…” - [Official Website](https://www.paynebuildingmovers.com) — “Self-reported 52 years in business” - BBB profile adds heavy rigging, foundation underpinning and bridge jacking _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/center-strafford/profile/building-movers/payne-construction-services-inc-0051-5000458) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Payne Construction Services, Inc. is a family-owned business specializing in lifting, raisin…” - Stated service area includes Connecticut shoreline towns, the New Hampshire seacoast, and Kennebunk and Wells, Maine _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.paynebuildingmovers.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Branford, Clinton, East Haven, Groton, Guilford, Madison, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Hampton, North Hampto…” - An August 2026 Google reviewer had a Hampton Beach house raised for flooding and said the work finished on time and on budget, with contracts matching what was discussed _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNeGRrRlBOVkIxWmtVNGRXbExaa1ZqUVRKR1RYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjMxdkFPNVB1ZkU4dWlLZkVjQTJGTXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We needed to have our house in Hampton Beach raised due to the severe flooding conditions. Payne Construction came very highly recommende…” - An August 2026 reviewer credited Sean Payne and Mike Lynn on a house lift _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WNmEwVXlRVXh6YlRGNk1tcE1kM2g1TVdkNWFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmV6a0UyQUxzbTF6MmpMd3h5MWd5aUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Sean Payne and Mike Lynn are the dream team. From start to finish, the entire team was professional, reliable, and incredibly easy to wor…” - A four-star August 2026 review said the house-raising work had little to no issues and named Mike Parr _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOcVMyaDVhMlp3ZGs0eWVHdDBRVU0yVFhOWFZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNqS2h5a2Zwdk4yeGt0QUM2TXNXVVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “4★ Work done to raise my house was superior with little to no issues.Mike Parr was terrific to work with .Highly recommend” - In a 2024 review, a homeowner described Geoff assessing an 8-foot lift and answering questions on engineering plans, approvals and permits _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuMmRmRDhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn2dfD8AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ What can I say about Payne Construction - In summary, what an absolute Great & Positive experience throughout the entire home lifting pro…” - An October 2026 Google reviewer had a 20x16 deck built by the Payne team _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sWmQwVjFSamR0VXpWU1FsQkNNbTlMWVVWTE1YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlZd0V1RjdtUzVSQlBCMm9LYUVLMXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a 20x16 deck built by the Team at Payne. Top notch group of guys. Communicated well, worked hard, and the finished product is bett…” - In a 2021 review, a customer said the company cancelled a house lift after a year on the schedule while holding a deposit _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHeWMydnF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGyc2vqwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ On a schedule for a year called to let us know he was backed up 2 /weeks. ok we understood you get backed up !! . He called after 2 wee…” - 4.6 stars on Google from 13 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Payne%20Construction%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJ8YTv7aWI4okRcG3W6X4PQ0o) — “Google: 4.6★ from 13 ratings” - A+ grade on BBB _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/center-strafford/profile/building-movers/payne-construction-services-inc-0051-5000458) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - BBB lists Massachusetts licence CS-119531 and U.S. Department of Transportation number 321382 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/center-strafford/profile/building-movers/payne-construction-services-inc-0051-5000458) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: CS-119531 (Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, expires 6/22/2027)” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/center-strafford/profile/building-movers/payne-construction-services-inc-0051-5000458) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: 321382 (U.S. Department of Transportation)” - The company's site offers free estimates and says it is insured _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.paynebuildingmovers.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): free estimates” - [Official Website](https://www.paynebuildingmovers.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): insured” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNeGRrRlBOVkIxWmtVNGRXbExaa1ZqUVRKR1RYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjMxdkFPNVB1ZkU4dWlLZkVjQTJGTXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We needed to have our house in Hampton Beach raised due to the severe flooding conditions. Payne Construction came very highly recommende…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuMmRmRDhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn2dfD8AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ What can I say about Payne Construction - In summary, what an absolute Great & Positive experience throughout the entire home lifting pro…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/center-strafford/profile/building-movers/payne-construction-services-inc-0051-5000458) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): raising and moving of buildings” - [Official Website](https://www.paynebuildingmovers.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Payne Construction Services Inc. is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the Northeas…” - Also offers Waterproofing / Foundation _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/center-strafford/profile/building-movers/payne-construction-services-inc-0051-5000458) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Payne Construction Services, Inc. is a family-owned business specializing in lifting, raisin…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sWmQwVjFSamR0VXpWU1FsQkNNbTlMWVVWTE1YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4a430f7ee9d66d70!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlZd0V1RjdtUzVSQlBCMm9LYUVLMXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a 20x16 deck built by the Team at Payne. Top notch group of guys. Communicated well, worked hard, and the finished product is bett…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License NH doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PAYNE%20BUILDING%20MOVERS&query_place_id=ChIJ8YTv7aWI4okRcG3W6X4PQ0o): Listed on this source - [Yelp](https://m.yelp.com/biz/payne-building-movers-strafford-2): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.westernmassnews.com/2022/08/09/historic-house-be-moved-amherst-hadley/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PAYNE%20BUILDING%20MOVERS&query_place_id=ChIJ8YTv7aWI4okRcG3W6X4PQ0o): 4.6★ from 13 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/center-strafford/profile/building-movers/payne-construction-services-inc-0051-5000458): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.paynebuildingmovers.com): 52 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cody MacLellan · 2026-10-19**: We had a 20x16 deck built by the Team at Payne. Top notch group of guys. Communicated well, worked hard, and the finished product is better than we could ask for. Highly recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bob McGann · 2026-08-25**: We needed to have our house in Hampton Beach raised due to the severe flooding conditions. Payne Construction came very highly recommended, so we scheduled a meeting with their staff. From the very beginning the staff was extremely easy to work with. They took the time and care to explain the proces… - **4/5 · Google Reviews · Ellen Duggan · 2026-08-14**: Work done to raise my house was superior with little to no issues.Mike Parr was terrific to work with .Highly recommend - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maria Pagounis · 2026-08-10**: Sean Payne and Mike Lynn are the dream team. From start to finish, the entire team was professional, reliable, and incredibly easy to work with. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations, and they paid close attention to every detail. Lifting a house is no small feat, but Payne’s team made… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott Farrae Jr · 2025-02-24**: The best is all I can say! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chuck D · 2024-10-07**: What can I say about Payne Construction - In summary, what an absolute Great & Positive experience throughout the entire home lifting process! It all started with a visit from Geoff back in January 2024 to determine whether our home could be lifted 8 feet to avoid damages from future ocean storms. … - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Tim Smith · 2021-11-02**: On a schedule for a year called to let us know he was backed up 2 /weeks. ok we understood you get backed up !! . He called after 2 weeks said he can’t do the job . Has had a deposit for a year . I’ve restored homes for 30 years a house lift is a specialty profession not many out there ! could de… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-23T15:56:15.741Z. 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