HELICAL PIER COST FAQs

How much do helical piers cost?

The cost of a helical pier depends on the design, size, and weight of the structure and the adjacent soil conditions. Due to these many variables, an installed helical pier can range in price from $15-$30 per foot. So, a typical 20-foot helical pier can cost between $300 – $600 each.

We offer on-site estimates to give you a better idea of the costs once we fully understand the conditions specific to your site.

How many helical piers can be installed in one day?

This depends on several key factors such as depth of installation, the hardness or stickiness of the soil, if the helical piers require an augured hole for concrete caps and the number of installing rigs used on the site.

A good rule of thumb to follow is that a single installation rig can install up to 40 average helical piers per day.

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What are helical piers?

A helical pier (also known as a helical pile) is a steel shaft with helices, similar to a large screw, that provides foundation support for structures. It contains helical bearing plates welded to a central steel shaft where the load is transferred from the shaft to the soil through bearing plates. A helical pier consists of segments joined with bolted couplings.

Helical pier foundation systems are most commonly used whenever soil conditions inhibit the installation of standard foundation solutions.

HOW ARE HELICAL PIERS INSTALLED?

Helical piers are installed via a reversible hydraulic drill motor that is attached to a small excavator for exterior applications or to a portable jib for interior work.

Helical pier depth installation can vary from 10 feet (if shallow limestone is found) to 40 feet (in a heavily loaded pier). For example, a typical helical pier depth for a single-family foundation in DFW or Central Texas is 18–25 feet.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HELICAL PIERS?

Cost-effective compared to other solutions

No waiting for concrete to cure

Less susceptible to weather uncertainties

4-5 times faster to install than concrete piers

Life expectancy of 150+ years.

WHERE DO I BUY HELICAL PIERS?

At Tella Firma, we offer top-grade engineered helical pier solutions to prevent foundation movement in challenging soil conditions. Our patented process elevates a slab-on-grade foundation above active soils and is commonly used in Commercial, Oil, and Gas, and Residential developments.