Pile Services And Deep Foundation Repair

There are many types of piles used for constructing foundations, and choosing the right piles for any project means knowing the condition of the foundation as well as whether or not there will be any additions made to the building once the foundation is complete.

H Piles

Steel H piles work best in dense soils or rock because they can bear more load through the pile to the tip than other types of piles.

Helical Piers

Resembling large screws, helical piers are screwed into the ground rather than driven, resulting in less soil displacement and lowered environmental impact. Helical piersalso are frequently used for deep foundation repair or to strengthen an existing foundation. Helical piles and helical piers are used interchangeably.

Timber Piles

For structures that aren’t as heavy, timber piles offer greater speed of installation than other types of piles, meaning lower construction costs in most cases.

Micropiles

Micropiles — piles with much smaller diameter than typical — are being used more frequently in areas where soil conditions are poor or space is at a premium. They can be installed with relatively little disturbance to the surrounding area and can utilize the load-bearing capacity of rock surrounding them. These piles also are often used to repair existing foundations.

Sheet Piles

These piles create a wall by connecting to each other, providing extensive resistance to bending and added structural strength to the building.