Helical pilings and push piers are the two most commonly used deep foundation solutions. They are great for light and heavy buildings, wet and sandy areas, and restoration projects involving the basement, garage, porch, patio, and other sinking or otherwise inferior structures. At Flint & Doyle Structural Movers, we are often hired to install these foundation solutions as the most experienced push pier & helical pile contractor in Florida.
Helical pilings and push piers are not interchangeable, though. You will need to let our team assess your project needs to choose the right pier type for your construction, remedial, or foundation reinforcement job. We will then hand-pick the best solution for your structure and provide a quote covering all project costs.
Push piers vs. Helical pile solutions
Are you busy with a new construction project in a sandy area? Helical pier installation will likely fit the bill. Because helical pilings can strengthen the foundation and prevent it from getting misaligned, cracked, or otherwise flawed due to environmental conditions or uneven loads, they are ideal for creating the foundation before commencing building work.
Other benefits of helical pilings include:
- Suitable for all structures. For screw pile installation, our team uses excavators and special-purpose hydraulic equipment to get pilings into the soil. These are then screwed further by flights, regardless of how heavy the structure is. Because its weight is not a determining factor to get piles deep enough to provide the necessary structural support, helical pilings are the foundation solution of choice for everything from small garages to large office buildings.
- Modifications. Not only can helical piles be used with other foundation solutions for complete structural support, but they also allow for modifications unavailable with push piers. We can install them vertically or at an angle, field-test different configurations until they are not screwed in, and install them against damaged footings.
- Compliance. Strengthening your foundation with helical pilings in Florida does not violate CCCL and FEMA rules for residential properties.
Do you need a foundation solution to secure a heavy sinking structure in place? Then, you should have your eye on push piers. These hollow tube sections are pushed deep into the soil and attached to the footing for even load distribution. They are installed using the structure’s weight while transferring it through foundation brackets until the structure is lifted or stabilized at a new level.
That’s why push piers have quite a few benefits:
- They can be smoothly driven into the soil, even if it’s a limited-access area.
- They don’t require numerous machines and heavy equipment for your foundation job.
- They are perfect for heavy structures as long as their attachment points are in good condition.
Foundation failures are gone forever
Most foundation problems are only visible to an expert eye. Remedial action planning should always follow a professional assessment by Flint & Doyle Structural Movers.
Hire our team to install push or helical piers in Florida. We are crystal-clear about which foundation solution should be driven in for your structure to achieve stability and minimize failure risks.
We are confident that we can meet whatever need or challenge you face. Call us today. 239-334-2192