Commercial / Residential Deep Foundation Solutions
Helical piles (screw piles or helical piers) have been used for commercial and industrial applications for decades.
Only recently have they become available for smaller applications. They can be used for decks, foundation repair, sheds, pole barns, additions, cabins, solar panels, pergolas, light pole bases, and many other construction needs.
So, what are the advantages of a helical pile foundation over standard concrete footings?
- They are much faster to install. There is no need to wait for an inspection or for the concrete to dry. Helical piles can be built upon right after they are installed.
- They are less expensive. There is no need to pay for an excavator or break your back digging footings by hand. Also, there is no need to pay hundreds of dollars for concrete delivery.
- They are stronger. Standard footings in NJ are 36” to 42” deep. If these footings are installed on loose soil, there is a chance they will sink. Helical piles are screwed into the ground until they reach strong, compacted soil regardless of the depth. They are installed to a specific torque number stipulated by a Professional Engineer.
- Recent changes in the national building code have mandated wider footings for decks and other structures. This means more digging and more concrete. Our helical piers far surpass what the new code requires.
- Each pile is certified by a Professional Engineer after installation. This takes any guesswork about your soil condition out of the equation.
- There is no excess soil to get rid of. The piles displace very little dirt so there is no need to find a place to dump all the soil produced by concrete footing holes.
- Concrete requires a temperature >40°F to cure, which means that most builders cannot start on your project until late in spring. We can install your footings with helical piles right through snow and frost which provides a solution for your project to start early. Get ahead of the summer rush and enjoy your outdoor living lifestyle to its fullest this summer.
- Easy access to confined areas. Our smallest machine can fit through a 3' opening.
