Helical Piers — Foundation Support in Kansas City

When Helical Piers Are the Right Choice

Helical piers work best on lighter structures and situations where we cannot use the building's own weight to install piers. That includes new construction on questionable soil, porches and additions that have settled away from the main house, decks and retaining walls, and interior installations where space is tight.

Helical Pier Installation Process

We attach a bracket to your footing, connect the helical shaft, and run the hydraulic torque motor. The helical plates — think of them as large screws — pull the pier into the ground as the motor turns. We monitor torque continuously. When torque climbs high enough and holds, we've reached bearing capacity and stop. Then we transfer the structure load onto the pier. The whole process is quieter and less disruptive than push pier installation.

Frequently Asked Questions — Helical Piers