Helical Piers
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Meet our versatile helical piers – a reliable and adaptable foundation repair solution for stabilizing and reinforcing structures without disrupting their surroundings. With their steel shafts and round helix plates, these piers are like giant screws that can go as deep into the ground as steel piers.
Since these piers can be installed quickly with little ground disturbance, they are an excellent choice as a longer-lasting alternative repair method for many commercial and residential properties that want to avoid the potentially damaging vibrations of a hydraulic press or want to minimize interruptions to business operations. Helical piers are best suited to specific foundation issues like lifting fragile structures that have sagged, supporting properties on sandy soils, or tying back bowed walls.
How do Helical Piers work?
A helical pier is a long, narrow steel shaft with round helix plates which allow the pier to screw into the ground. They are drilled into the soil until they reach the necessary force measurements (kips) to support the structure.
As the pier is rotated into the ground, the helix plates generate axial thrust, driving the pier deeper into the soil. Once they are screwed down to the recommended torque, the helices allow the piers to lock into sturdy, load-bearing soil.
After installation, a bracket is affixed to the foundation wall and pier, providing extra stabilization and support. Sounds complicated? Don’t worry, our team has decades of experience in all things foundation repair. We set high expectations, then back them up with high tech and even higher customer service.
Eco-Conscious Foundation Solutions: The Helical Pier Advantage
The helical pier system holds a special place in Pinnacle’s arsenal, primarily for its minimal environmental impact. Helical piers boast several eco-friendly features:
- Ground Preservation: The installation process leaves minimal soil disturbance, safeguarding the natural landscape.
- No Cement or Curing: Unlike conventional methods, helical piers eliminate the need for cement or curing time, thereby reducing environmental footprint.
- No Spoils: With no spoils to dispose of or remediate, waste generation and environmental strain are significantly reduced.
Installing Helical Piers - the Pinnacle way
At Pinnacle Foundation Repair, we approach helical pier installation with precision and care. Everyone on our in-house team is punctual, thorough, radically honest, and respectful of your property. Your home is your sanctuary, and we treat it that way.
Here’s how we ensure a seamless process from excavation to site cleanup:
- Excavation and Access: Holes are strategically dug at helical placement points, typically from the exterior of the building, to gain access to the foundation.
- Pier Installation: Piers are driven to specified embedment depths or torque values, depending on an engineer’s specifications and soil conditions.
- Structural Lift: Brackets are attached to the pier and foundation to allow for lifting, utilizing a manifold system which helps to synchronize the lifting process. The structure is then lifted to its maximum practical recovery.
- Site Cleanup: Upon completion, holes are re-compacted, and the job site is thoroughly cleaned, ensuring a tidy finish.
Pros and Cons of Helical Piers for Foundation Repair
Pros:
Minimal Ground Disturbance: Helical piers are gentle on the ground, leaving your landscape and surroundings undisturbed during installation.
Quick Installation: Helical piers can be installed quickly with minimal vibrations, reducing downtime and disruption to your property.
Preferred by Structural Engineers: These piers are often recommended by structural engineers for older and lightly-loaded structures because of their reliability and efficiency.
Cons:
Soil Considerations: Helical piers may struggle to penetrate very dense or rocky layers of soil effectively, limiting their applicability in certain geological conditions. Some clay soils are also not a good match for these piers.
Installation Space Requirements: Although helical piers do a great job in stabilizing foundations and walls, they do require a fair amount of installation space. This can pose challenges in tight or confined areas, such as side yards or spaces bordered by fences.
Choosing Your Foundation Repair Solution
When choosing the best foundation repair solution for your home, it is important to know what your budget is and what your long-term plan for the home is.
Our helical pier system is a great choice for:
Bowed Wall Tiebacks: Helical piers effectively tie back bowed walls, restoring stability and preventing further structural issues.
Lifting Light Structures: When structures need to be lifted due to settling or unevenness, helical piers offer a reliable solution for achieving levelness.
Working with Sandy Soils: Helical piers work well with sandy soils, making them an excellent option for foundation repairs in these environments.
Helical pier foundation repairs can be an affordable solution when compared to other techniques. While the overall cost may vary depending on the specific needs of the project, our team at Pinnacle Foundation Repair prioritizes honesty. We’ll work with you to develop a cost-effective solution that meets your budget and delivers lasting results.
Radically Honest and Transparent
Around here, we’re always on the level. We take the time to explain problems and possible solutions in plain language, walk you through the process, and answer all your questions before, during and after the project. To make communication even easier, your home evaluator is also your main point of contact throughout. Radically simple? You bet.
At Pinnacle Foundation Repair, we are committed to providing not just repairs, but lasting stability for your home or business. We also stand by our work with a radical commitment: A lifetime warranty on our helical piers. And if you sell your home, it’s transferable to the new owner free of charge within 60 days of purchase.
Contact us today for a FREE consultation and discover why our helical pier system stands as a testament to our radical reliability and dependability in foundation repair.
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