Helical Piles Installation

Helical piles, also known as screw piles, screw cylinders or helical foundation, were originally used for bridges, piers and lighthouses. They are now used to support anything from small residential applications like fence posts or deck footings but are also used commercially for solar panel farms or solar fields as well as bridges.

Below is a list comparing helical piles to conventional concrete foundations:

Helical Piles

faster to install decks or other structures
no wait time for concrete to set
less labour intensive
no excavation
no concrete
can be installed in high ground water
clean
no waiting for foundation inspections
no frost damage or heaving
not affected by weather
thermally insulated to prevent damage from ice

Concrete foundations

More labour to install
Slow curing time
Need a foundation inspection
Need to mix concrete for small jobs or wait for concrete truck for larger jobs
frost damage and heaving
Difficult to install in water
Waiting a day or more for concrete to set
Landscaping excavation required

Helical piles can be installed anywhere; on ground, rock or water.

Helical piles can support decks, signs, solar panels, house foundations, fences, docks, mobile homes and so much more!

They are installed using excavation equipment which drills the helical piles into the ground using precise measurements.

We can install approximately 40 piles per day so they are very quick to install.