Can Helical Piles save your sinking house?
Foundation settling issues for a residential home.
How can you fix a sinking house? Helical piles might be the answer. Helical piles have been in demand for repairs and house foundations for many years. While a concrete slab or footing is the most affordable foundation option, it may not be sufficient in certain soil conditions. Helical piles for house foundations are recommended in such cases. Helical piers are a great foundation option for new construction. We can easily install helical piles with a small crew of pile drivers and the right equipment. Depending on the site, soil, and other conditions.
Residential House Settling Repairs
You can use helical piles to stabilize a corner or all of a residential house. Once you have achieved the desired torque, attach the underpinning bracket to both the pile and the foundation. The house's weight is now transferred from the foundation to the underpinning bracket, and finally to the pile.
Hydraulic jacks can be used in conjunction with other hydraulic jacks to raise the house to the desired level. Helical piles can be used to build residential homes or communities that do not have adequate concrete slabs. Helix piles can also be used to retrofit foundation fails in an existing home. Helical piles are a great option for deep foundation requirements.
Helical anchors are an easy way to fix foundation problems in existing houses or build new homes. Screw anchors can be used to build deep foundations for home and commercial constructions. Helix screw piles can be used to re-build foundations for leaning chimney foundations or for homes.
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Helical Piles are Ideal for:
Helical pile solutions for settling homes.
Foundation repair for residential and commercial properties.
Basement wall, shore tie-backs, and retaining wall
Helical Piles are ideal for porches, decks, and boardwalks.
Interior slab support - The floor is raised mechanically and helical anchors support the slab.
Wall Tie Backs: Helical tiebacks are a common method of fixing basement walls and retaining walls.
New Construction - Helical anchors are used to prevent new foundations from falling.
Swimming Pools - Supports pools, tanks, and other heavy structures.
FAQs on Home Foundation Repairs using Helical Piles
Why does my foundation crack?
Foundation cracks can be caused by poor drainage, unstable soils and settling. Cracks can indicate structural problems, while others might be minor. ... Foundations can crack or fail for many reasons, including soil movement.
What should I do if my foundation cracks?
Worry when:
Cracks greater than 1/10 inches in width
Cracks that are wider on one side.
Cracks that get larger over time.
Brickwork stairs step cracks
Horizontal foundation cracks with or without bowing
There are several vertical cracks that are close to each other.
Cracks that are large and diagonal.
What should you do if your foundation cracks?
If the crack extends from the basement floor to the top of the foundation wall or runs horizontally, you will need to call a structural engineer.
Helical Piles are a great for new homes built in poor soils
How serious can a cracked foundation be?
Horizontal foundation cracks are the most serious. They can cause serious damage to your home’s foundation.
Is helical piers a permanent foundation fix for me?
We see helical piers as a permanent foundation repair solution.
How long can steel screw piles last?
How long can screw piles last? The type of soil in which the screw pile was installed and its chemical characteristics (pH, humidity, etc.) will determine how long it lasts. You can expect to live between 75 and 150 years with normal use of average soil.
Helical piles are more affordable than concrete piles.
Helical piles can also be easily removed, reset, or reused unlike concrete, which can't be modified once it is set. Helical piles are also less expensive than concrete foundations. This makes them more cost-effective and provides reliable support.
Foundation Repairs for Homes, Residential & Commercial Properties
Trust our experts to repair your foundation if there are foundation problems. Our foundation repair services have been invaluable to many customers in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. For decades, we have been solving foundation problems. We have also developed solutions that make foundation repairs more efficient, effective, and convenient.
Our foundation repair team can fix any foundation problem, no matter how complicated. We are ready to create a customized solution for each customer. Shore Systems LLC is available for consultation
