Can I Install Helical Piers Alone?

The installation of helical piers requires excavation of the soil around your home and an understanding of the load capacity that must be met to provide an efficient repair. The best option is to have a professional install these intricate systems. 

• This is a Specialist Task 

The number of specialist tools, skills, and knowledge required to properly place and install helical piers is immense. Plus, this is a heavy task that requires more than one person to ensure safe completion and optimal results. From excavation to pier installation, you will need heavy machinery and special skills to even prepare your home for helical pier installation, let alone undertake the process with any kind of skill. 

Furthermore, because foundation work is incredibly intensive, it requires special tools and equipment. While a foundation specialist will have these tools on hand, the average contractor is not likely to, and few (if any) homeowners will. As such, you will need to buy the equipment needed if you intend to go it alone, and there are safety issues to consider. This is another reason to call in the experts! 

• Incorrect Placement is Dangerous 

If you do manage to find the equipment and people to help you install helical piers, there is a real danger that you could install them incorrectly. This is not just dangerous to your home but could be dangerous to your health and well-being (as well as anyone you may have helping you). As such, it is really best to call in a professional when you need helical piers. 

After all, alongside the obvious risks of injury during excavation and installation, there is a very real chance that you will install the piers improperly. Improper placement or sub-standard installation could lead to the continuation of the issues you are currently experiencing, the exacerbation of existing damage, or even the formation of new problems.