PIERING

Construction workers using a mini excavator and pipe for an underground pipe installation at a residential home.
A construction site showing a drilled hole in the ground with a metal pipe and steel threading, set against a brick wall, indicating foundation work.
An outdoor utility installation scene showing a large underground water meter with a black pipe and high-pressure valve, connected to a building wall. The meter has a green LED light ring and is labeled 'PerTeck Systems.' Nearby tools and a small electrical box are visible on the ground, and the area is surrounded by dirt and fallen leaves.
A small John Deere excavator working in a residential area, digging a trench beside a house with beige siding and leafless trees in the background.

Sinking/settling foundations can cause a variety of structural issues, more than just unlevel concrete. Settling foundations can cause sticking windows, sticking doors, cracks in concrete, cracks in drywall, and even deem a structure unlivable. Helical pier installation and lifting is an effective solution. The process involves screwing pipe into the ground until load-bearing strata is reached. Brackets are then attached to the piers and mounted under the foundation. Hydraulic jacks are then placed on top to the piers and used to lift the foundation. The load is then transferred to the piers and the jacks are removed.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION PIERS

Helical piers are often used to stabilize foundations before homes are built. This is common to ensure stability, especially in areas near water, low-lying areas, and areas with soft soil. Helical piers are driven into the ground to load-bearing strata, bracket plates are mounted on top of the piers, and the footer is then poured on top.

Construction site with a wood platform on ice and snow, a pile driver, and a person in gloves and work clothes operating machinery outdoors in winter.