Helical Piers

The Supportworks warrantied Helical Pier System

If you need help lifting your home or lighter structures like decks or pools back to their original position, Supportworks helical piers might be the answer you need. These piers are made of steel and include a set of helical blades on the lower section of the pier.

The piers are mechanically advanced into the soil using small construction or hand equipment. As they are installed to appropriate depths and capacities, they prevent any future settlement issues.

In many scenarios, these foundation piers will be able to lift your home back to the level position by the completion of the installation.

Our helical pier system is just what you need to stabilize your foundation. Call us for a free helical pier installation quote today! We serve San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston, Austin, and most of South Texas.

How foundation helical pier systems work

How Helical Piers Work

First, the soil is removed from the area where the helical pier will be installed. Helical pier sections are mechanically “screwed,” or advanced, into the soil.

Once proper depths and capacities are achieved, heavy-duty steel foundation brackets are positioned below and against the foundation footing.

The weight of the home is then transferred through the helical piers to deep, competent soils. Once we attempt to lift the home back towards its original position, the soil around the foundation is carefully replaced.

Installing Helical Piers

The first section of the pier that is advanced into the ground has one or more helical blades (or “bearing plates”) welded to the shaft. Additional helical pier sections do not have bearing plates and are instead used to extend the pier to the necessary installation depth.

Helical piers can be installed from either the exterior or interior of your home, providing an opportunity to lift your home back to its original position by the end of the installation time.

Helical piers can also be effective at closing cracks caused by settlement, and can potentially improve the operation of doors and windows. Overall, the goal is foundation stabilization.

When to use foundation helical piers

Product Features

• Year-round installation
• Warrantied for 25 Years
• Galvanized steel design available
• Suitable for both heavy & light loads
• Does not rely on the weight of structure for depth & capacity
• Round shaft has a high resistance to bending
• Provides an opportunity to attempt to lift the foundation to the original position

With knowledge of local soil conditions, helical piers can be an ideal solution because the installing contractor will know exactly how deep to install the piers to reach a stable soil layer that can support your home. If your goals are the following, helical piers are a good choice:

• You need the best opportunity to lift your home back to its original position.
• Lighter structures such as decks, stoops, and pools are in need of stabilization.
• You’d like minimal disturbance during installation.
• You’re looking for fast, effective installation.
• Restoring your property value is a priority.

Once your helical piers have been installed, you can count on your problem to be solved — once and for all!

Your helical pier installers in Texas!

At Baird Foundation Repair, we’re proud of our permanent, warrantied solutions for foundation settlement of all types. Our team of professional contractors has repaired settling foundations throughout Texas, and we’re ready to help you.

If you would like a free foundation helical pier installation quote, call or e-mail us today! Each of our quotes comes at no obligation and includes an on-site inspection, free consultation, and a complimentary copy of our foundation repair book.

We serve San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston, Austin, and South Texas.