Methods of Steel Pier Foundation Repair
Steel pier foundation repair is our preferred method in most cases. Each structure is different and may require other foundation repair methods or services.
There are two types of steel piers in common usage for foundation repair that stand out as the best methods for most foundation repairs:
Straight Steel Piers and Helical Steel Piers
Why are Steel Piers the Best Foundation Repair Method?
Straight steel and helical steel piers are consistently installed deeper than concrete piers and provide excellent long-term stability.
Steel piers are made of high carbon tubular steel. The same steel driven to depths of 5000 – 10000 feet in oil fields. Granite steel is installed in five-foot lengths, connected by 12 inch inserts. A small 12 x 18 inch hole is required, as contrasted with concrete pilings or poured concrete piers, requiring a 24 x 24 inch hole.
After a steel pier drive is completed, the foundation is leveled and supported with a steel bracket. Installation time and landscape disruption is minimal.
Why don’t more companies offer straight steel and helical steel piers as a foundation repair option?
There is a significantly higher cost for Steel Pier Foundation Repair. This is due to equipment needed to install steel piers compared to pressed concrete or poured concrete unless the steel piers are installed in one-foot long interlocking sections. We prefer five-foot sections for stability. Also, the cost of material, the steel and steel brackets is higher for steel piers than pressed concrete or poured concrete foundation repair systems.
If you have questions about Steel Pier Foundation Repair or if you notice signs of foundation problems, contact Granite Foundation Repair for a free and honest inspection.