Foundation Repair Photo Album: Helical Pier Installation in Carthage, TN

This customer in Carthage, TN, called Frontier when they noticed cracks and separation in the interior foundation of their home. This is a clear indication that the area of the home was sinking and that a foundation issue needed to be addressed before it could get any worse. We were able to come out and install Helical Piers on all sides of the home. These piers are mechanically advanced into the soil using small construction equipment or hand equipment. As they are installed to appropriate depths and capacities, they prevent any future settlement issues. In many scenarios, they will be able to lift your home back to its level position by the completion of the installation.

Foundation Sinking

We have solutions for every problem. If your foundation is cracked, buckling, or has other damage, our experts can restore your home to safe, functional condition.

Excavation for Piers

We are excavating areas where we will install the Helical piers.

Foundation Helical Pier System

A helical pier owes its name to the helical plates welded to the pier shaft. These plates help to pull the pier into the soil during installation and provide anchoring strength as the weight of the foundation or structural element is transferred to the pier.

Our Helical Piers

Foundation Supportworks Push Piers are made of steel and include a set of helical blades on the lower section of the pier.

What Helical Piers Do

These piers are mechanically advanced into the soil using small construction equipment or hand equipment. As they are installed to appropriate depths and capacities, they prevent any future settlement issues. In many scenarios, these foundation piers will be able to lift your home back to level position by the completion of the installation.

Installing Helical Piers

The first section of the pier that is advanced into the ground has one or more helical blades (Or "bearing plates") welded to the shaft. Additional sections do not have bearing plates, and are instead used to extend the pier to the necessary installation depth. Helical piers can be installed from either the exterior or interior of your home, providing an opportunity to lift your home back to its original position by the end of the installation time.

Lifting The Foundation

With knowledge of local soil conditions, helical piers can be an ideal solution because the installing contractor will know exactly how deep to install the piers to reach a stable soil layer that can support your home. If your goals are lifting the foundation, helical piers are a good choice.