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What is a Helical Pier?

First invented in the 1830's, this revolutionary foundation solution is a high-performance alternative to concrete or driven piers. 
On this page, you'll discover how they work and what they can do for your project.

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If you'd like to learn more about helical pier foundations, a great way to start is by getting in touch with our team. We're here to help you discover how helical piers can get your projects done faster and easier. Simply fill in the form and we'll reach out to you.

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How Does A Helical Pier Work?

Designed to work with the soil instead of against it, a helical pier delivers enormous load capacities in a comparatively small footprint.

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    Pile Adapter

    Easily transition to any structure with a virtually limitless range of pile adapters, from off-the-shelf to custom options.

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    Pile Shaft

    Manufactured from domestic steel to the highest quality standards, the pile shaft delivers lasting strength and durability. 

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    Helix Plates

    The helix plate leverages soil pressure to withstand compression and tension loads, offering thousands of kips of capacity.

What's the Benefits of Helical Piers?

Safe, Speedy, Streamlined

Because helical piers don't require excavation, drilling, pile driving, or concrete work, they're safer and easier to install. This means you can build and without the usual headaches of waiting for concrete to cure or managing bulky equipment on your site.

Engineered, Tested, Approved

We source our helical piers from high-quality manufacturers right here in North America. Each component is engineered for the best safety and performance possible. We only procure materials from companies who abide by strict quality assurance.

Environmentally Friendly

Helical piers use over 98% less raw material than concrete foundations and produce more than 90% fewer C02 emissions. They create virtually zero soil disturbance and will leave no trace after they're removed. A helical pier can be 100% recycled at the end of its service life.

Efficient & Economical

While helical piers aren't designed to be a "budget foundation", their efficient design often makes them an economical choice overall. They install significantly faster than other foundations, meaning you'll save money by expediting your timeline and building sooner.

Where Can You Use Helical Pier Foundations?

The possibilities of helical piers are practically limitless, but here's some of the industries that have adopted this impressive foundation solution in America.

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Renewable & Clean Energy

    Energy Generation
    Energy Storage
    Power Infrastructure
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Oil & Gas (Down, Mid, Upstream)

    Compressor Stations
    Pipelines
    Slug Catchers
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Transmission & Distribution

    Transmission Lines
    Substations
    Dead-End Frames
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Battery Energy Storage

    BESS Units
    Infrastructure
    Communication Equipment
S&B employees monitoring installation of helical pier by a helical drive attached to a large yellow excavator
S&B employees monitoring helical pier installation in a tight access area between sensitive refinery equipment

Want to know more about helical pier foundations?

We can't fit everything about helical piers on a single page. If you want to know more about helical pier foundations and how they can help you build safer, faster, and more economically, check out our extensive library of educational blog posts.

Proudly American, Proudly Serving the Lower 48

S&B Helical works in all of the 48 contiguous states in America. From deserts to swamps, our determined team of foundation experts install foundations anywhere.

Map of 48 US states representing S&B helical’s service area for helical foundations.
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Contact The S&B Helical Team

Need a foundation estimate for your project? Looking for helical foundation design and engineering? Have a question about helical piers? We're here to help, get in touch.

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