Piering System Installation
A helical pier owes its name to the helical plates welded to the pier shaft. These plates help to pull the pier into the soil during installation and provide anchoring strength as the weight of the foundation or structural element is transferred to the pier.
Pier Installation
Foundations will experience settlement issues when the soils below the house prove unable to support the weight of the structure. Helical pier systems create a solid supporting base that transfers the weight of your home downwards to strong supporting soils.
After Installation
The weight of the home, or in this case chimney, is then transferred through the helical piers to deep, competent soils. Lifting back towards its original position is attempted. Then, the soil around the foundation is carefully replaced. The soil will need to settle on it's own naturally, so expect there to be a mound of dirt when installation is complete.
