Why Helical piers?
There are many reasons to use helical piers but most boil down to stability, speed, efficiency, reusability, and strength.
01.
Stability
The main benefit of helical piers is that they move significantly less than other foundation systems.
02.
Speed
Helical piers do not have to be framed or cured or pampered. You can start framing a house the same day you start drilling in some cases.
03.
Removeable
Helical piles can be installed to be easily removed. This may be because of planned relocation or in response to an error in planning or execution.
04.
Durable
Helical piers are made of steel and often hot dip galvanized. They can last hundreds of years in many conditions.
05.
Affordable
Helical piers are not cheap but they are affordable. This is not a boutique expensive technology. It is often less expensive than other solutions.
06.
All Weather
Helical piers can be drilled during a hurricane and still be usable. It does not matter if the ground is wet or dry, hot or cold. Though, we suggest not installing in a hurricane :).
07.
No soil disruption
Helical piles do not require digging in most cases. You can drill near a tree or a structure without disturbing it greatly.
08.
Time Tested
Helical piers have been in use since 1840. This is not a trend that is going to fade or a technology that is going to fail.