Helical Pier Installation For Foundation Repair
Helical pier installation is a proven method for stabilizing and lifting a settling foundation by anchoring your home to load-bearing soil. Each pier features helical plates, steel blades that help advance the pier deep into the ground and secure it firmly once solid soil is reached.
On this page, you’ll learn how helical piers work and what to expect during professional installation.
By understanding the process, you’ll know when to schedule an inspection and how this repair can safeguard your home.
What Are Helical Piers and How Do They Work?
Helical piers are steel foundation supports designed to stabilize and lift structures affected by settlement. Each pier has helical plates welded along its shaft, allowing it to be mechanically screwed into the ground using hydraulic equipment. These plates help the pier penetrate through unstable soil and anchor securely in load-bearing strata.
Once installed, a steel bracket connects the pier to the foundation, transferring the home’s weight to stable soil and permanently reinforcing its structure.
Signs You May Need Helical Pier Installation
Helical piers become necessary when your home presents signs of damage, such as cracks or a sinking foundation.
Additional warning signs include:
Why Homeowners Choose Helical Pier Foundation Repair
Mount Valley Foundation Services installs patented helical pier systems engineered for precision, strength, and long-term stability. Each component is designed to permanently stabilize your foundation and protect your home from the ground up.
Our advanced helical design features steel shafts with helical plates that screw deep into stable soil, creating a secure anchor for your foundation. This configuration minimizes soil disturbance, resists movement under heavy loads, and provides uniform support that prevents future settlement.
Homeowner Benefits
- Year-Round Installation: Can be installed in any season, interior or exterior, with minimal disruption.
- Versatile Strength: Effectively stabilizes both light and heavy structures built on weak or shifting soils.
- High Structural Integrity: Round steel shafts provide exceptional resistance to bending and torque.
- Lift and Stabilization: Raise foundations closer to their original position while providing lasting support.
- Concealed Repair: All components are installed below grade for a concealed, clean finish.
- Warrantied Protection: Backed by a transferable warranty that ensures long-term peace of mind.
Professional Helical Pier Installation Process
Mount Valley Foundation Services follows a strategic installation process to ensure safety and precision. The process involves:
- Site Inspection: Our team inspects your foundation, soil conditions, and load requirements.
- Excavation and Setup: Small excavations are made at designated points to expose footing areas.
- Pier Install: Steel shafts with helical plates are mechanically advanced to reach load-bearing soil.
- Bracket Attachment: A heavy-duty steel bracket secures to the foundation footing and connects to the pier shaft.
- Stabilization or Lift: The home’s weight is transferred to the piers, stabilizing the structure and lifting it closer to its original position.
- Backfill/Clean-Up: Excavated soil is replaced, surfaces are restored, and the completed repair is concealed below grade for a clean finish.
This proven process ensures precise installation and long-term structural stability for your home.
Schedule a Free Foundation Inspection in South Carolina
If you’ve noticed signs of foundation settlement, our team is here to help. Mount Valley Foundation Services offers free foundation inspections and customized solutions designed to permanently stabilize your home.
Contact us today to learn whether helical piers are the right solution for your foundation repair needs.
Foundation Repair FAQs
Yes, helical piers are suitable for various soil types, such as sandy, clay, and rocky soils. They work exceptionally well in the silt and expansive clay-based soils that are commonly found in our region.
The cost of helical piers depends on the size of your project and the number of piers needed. Don’t worry—at Mount Valley Foundation Services, we offer competitive pricing and financing options to make it affordable for our customers.
The duration of foundation repairs can depend on various factors such as the extent of the damage, the repair methods being used, and the curing time for materials applied during the repairs. After our expert assessment, we will provide you with a time estimate for the repairs to give you a general idea.
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