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Helical Pile Foundation Systems – Solid Foundation Solutions for the Homeowner

The Helical Pile Foundation System is the proven and reliable system for correcting foundation problems

Engineered for dependability and long-term stability, the  Helical Pile Foundation System features exclusive anchoring techniques, tools, designs, and sizes that make other foundation methods a thing of the past.  Our systems are accurate and level, providing you with an effective first line of defense against poor soil conditions, floods and time.

Stop the Damaging Effects of Foundation Settling

Sinking foundations, cracked and buckled walls and uneven floors are problems commonly faced annually by some quarter-million
homeowners. Homes and other structures situated on unstable soils settle when their foundations are subjected to extreme moisture variations or lack proper drainage. A shifting foundation may result in structural damage to your home and a loss of your investment.

INDICATIONS OF FOUNDATION SETTLING PROBEMS:

  • Foundation walls that are buckled or bowed

  • Doors and windows that stick or don’t open properly

  • Cracks in foundation walls

  • Cracks in exterior walls

  • cracks in interior walls and ceilings

  • Sunken or buckled interior concrete floors

HELICAL PILE FOUNDATION SYSTEM ADVANTAGES

  • A time-proven, versatile and technically sound system

  • Lower cost – both for the system and its installation

  • Faster installation than other methods

  • Very limited excavation – site is minimally disturbed

  • No heavy equipment required

  • Installs in limited-access areas

  • Used in new home construction to enhance foundation strength on sites with poor soil conditions

Helical Pile Foundation System

The  Helical Pile Foundation System offers a technically superior and cost-effective alternative to other remedial systems. Our system is backed by more than 80 years of structural engineering experience.

The concept is founded on the principle of turning a helical (screw) pile into stable subsoil strata until the torque applied indicates that the necessary load capacity has been achieved.  Adjustable brackets are then attached to the base of your foundation walls, connecting the piles to the foundation. The weight of your home is then transferred to the piles.  In the process, the foundation, walls and floors are repositioned and retained from further movement.  This innovative system contrasts with other more costly and time-consuming methods which require extensive excavation that can disturb site features such as walkways and landscaping.

Helical Pile Installation by Hydraulic Driver