Helical piers offer many advantages over traditional pier systems.  A comparison is shown below:

Advantages versus concrete piers

  • No pre-excavation
  • No spoils to remove
  • No concrete curing time
  • No re-bar
  • No sleeving
  • No dewatering
  • Helical piers can be installed in all types of weather
  • Immediate loading
  • Less mobilization

Advantages versus pile driving

  • Vibration free
  • Less noise pollution
  • No need for massive equipment
  • Less installation time
  • Safer
  • Less mobilization
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • Can be installed inside structures and tight spaces

Additional advantages of our Drive Rite systems include:

·         No massive damage to landscaping

    The pile itself is composed of two sections.  The lead section is a shaft with helical plates welded to the pipe.  The helices allow the pier to be installed with almost not soil disruption.  The top of the pile is used to transfer the torque to the helical lead section during installation.  The lead and the top are connected via a coupler with a three bolt connection.  The length of the pier section is limited to the available reach of the installation equipment and/or various types of existing structures.  The installation occurs by mechanically rotating the pier with downward pressure.  After the installation, the pier transfers the structure's load to the helical plates in the soil.

    The pier shown to the right includes the patented ULTRA bracket used for either lifting or stabilizing commercial structures.  The support bracket allows for vertical adjustment of the footings of a building.