Helical Piers: Screwed-In Stability for Lighter Loads and New Builds

Helical piers stabilize foundations by advancing a steel shaft fitted with helical plates deep into the ground, much like driving a giant screw. As the pier turns into the soil, the helices pull it down to load-bearing strata below the expansive clay that causes most Central Indiana foundation movement. Because installation torque correlates directly with load capacity, helical piers offer a precise, engineered way to verify that each pier can carry its share of the structure.

The screwing action means helical piers do not depend on the weight of the structure to install, which makes them the go-to choice for lighter loads, room additions, porches, and new construction where there is little or no existing weight to drive a pier. They are also excellent for stabilizing settled sections of slab homes and lighter framed structures that push piers would struggle to advance under.

Once each helical pier reaches the required torque and depth, a foundation bracket transfers the structure’s load onto the pier. As with push piers, helical systems can often recover some lost elevation, helping to close cracks and re-level the foundation. The result is a clean, low-vibration repair that can be installed year-round, even in tight-access conditions.