Helical Pier Installation for Fort Valley homeowners
A helical pier is a steel shaft with screw-shaped plates welded near the tip. It is turned into the ground with hydraulic equipment like a giant screw, down through soft or shifting soil until it reaches a layer that resists. In Fort Valley that means getting past the loose sandy top and the moisture-sensitive clay to firmer material below.
Helical piers are a good fit for lighter structures, porches, additions, and crawl space homes where interior supports need a solid base. They work in tight spaces and do not rely on the weight of the house for installation, which makes them useful for single story ranches and older homes built with light framing.
Installation measures torque as the pier goes in, which tells us the load capacity. Once each pier reaches the target, a bracket attaches it to the footing or beam, and the structure can be lifted and locked in place. The process is quiet and quick, with little mess. You get the depth and torque records, photos and a written price.
The scope is fixed before we start on a Fort Valley home, so nothing gets added once the crew is underneath.
- Anchors to stable load-bearing soil
- For homes and commercial buildings
- Minimal disruption to your property
- Competitive rates, free quote
