Whether you are lifting a settling 18th-century cottage or building a modern riverfront home, helical piers provide the strength of bedrock without the mess of concrete.
If you own a home or commercial property in Yorktown, Virginia, you are likely familiar with the unique challenges of the local soil. Nestled along the York River and historic Colonial National Parkway, the ground beneath Yorktown is a complex mix of Coastal Plain sediments—specifically Chesapeake Bay clays, loose sands, and high water tables .
For property owners facing foundation settlement, cracked driveways, or new construction on unstable ground, have emerged as the premier deep foundation solution. What is a Helical Pier? A helical pier is a manufactured steel shaft with circular bearing plates (helices) welded to it. These plates are shaped much like a wood screw’s thread. Using hydraulic torque motors, the pier is screwed into the ground until the helices reach load-bearing soil or bedrock.