Why Helical Piers?

Helical piers may be suggested as a solution for a settling foundation for a number of reasons, especially when push piers are found to be unsuitable for the current situation. The most obvious reason is to ensure safety and stability, but there are other reasons this solution is suggested in particular. 

• Heavily Damaged Foundation 

There are a number of potential reasons as to why push piers may be unsuitable for your home, but serious structural damage to a property’s foundation is one of the most common. If your foundation is seriously damaged—for example, with many deep cracks—push piers may not be a suitable solution. In fact, they could exacerbate the damage. 

Helical piers are also better in certain kinds of soil or terrain because they spread the weight evenly and minimize the chances of the piers themselves slipping or sinking. In these cases, helical piers will be deployed as an alternative to give you the best results in the long term. After all, foundation repairs should be a one-time thing! 

• Light Property 

One issue few homeowners think about when it comes to foundation repair is the issues that come with a very light property; most are concerned with excessive weight. You see, push piers rely on the weight of a property to set them in place, and if your property is quite small or light, this could be an issue. A professional may suggest helical piers as the best possible solution. 

Helical piers are far better for very light properties because they essentially set themselves in place. This is due to the way in which they “screw” into the ground (for lack of a more elegant term). By setting themselves without needing the weight of your home, helical piers offer a versatile solution for properties of all sizes and conditions.