Foundation Repair - What are helical piers?

Helical piers can stabilize settling foundations by connecting footings and walls to solid, load-bearing soils. The helical plates welded to the shaft of a helical pier are designed to pull the pier into the soil when the pier is installed. By measuring turning resistance as a pier is driven, the contractor can determine when the pier has reached competent, load-bearing soil. Piers are connected to the foundation with strong steel brackets.