What are Helical Piers?

Helical piers can stabilize settling foundations by connecting footings and walls to solid, load-bearing soils. The helical plates welded to the shaft of a helical pier are designed to pull the pier into the soil when the pier is installed.

By measuring turning resistance as a pier is driven, the contractor can determine when the pier has reached competent load-bearing soil. Piers are connected to the foundation with strong steel brackets.

Signs You Need Helical Piers

Helical piers should be considered when your residence displays common signs of foundation failure:

• Cracks in the foundation

• Leaning or fractured chimney

• Doors and windows that stick

• Uneven floors

• Floor cracks