Helical Piers

Foundation settlement is a serious structural problem that endangers the safety of your home and family. Protect what matters the most with helical piers—a dependable and lasting solution for stabilizing and repairing structural issues. 

Tar Heel Basement Systems installs the exclusive SettleStop™ Helical Pier system for foundation repair throughout North Carolina. This unique system bypasses problematic soil, permanently stabilizes settling foundations, and can potentially lift them back to their original positions.

Safeguard your home with a reliable solution. Learn what our helical pier system can do for you. 

Helical piers, also called helical piles or screw piles, transfer structural loads from our state’s notoriously unstable clay or sandy soils to bedrock or more stable strata. They provide permanent foundation stability and can lift settling foundation sections. Helical piles are steel shafts with helical plates that screw into the ground, providing excellent load-bearing capacity. 

They are installed using hydraulic equipment and are an essential part of a comprehensive home repair strategy, along with basement repair, waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation. This solution offers long-lasting support, ensuring your foundation remains stable for many years. 

• Cracks in foundation walls 
• Cracks in drywall
• Nail pops in drywall 
• Cracks in bricks
• Chimney cracking and leaning 

• Doors and windows sticking 
• Uneven floors 
• Cracks in the floor 
• Gaps in the floor 

If you notice any of the above problems throughout your home, helical piers may be the solution you need. Foundation issues caused by problematic expansive soil tend to worsen over time and can cause additional issues, such as mold growth, which can be expensive to fix. We recommend stabilizing your foundation with helical piles to protect your home and avoid costly repairs. 

As experts in comprehensive solutions for your entire home, we thoroughly examine all issues related to foundation settlement and develop an integrated plan to repair the structure of your home and protect your investment. 

While helical piers are a dependable option for foundation settlement, Tar Heel Basement Systems offers various foundation pier systems, including push piers and slab piers, which also provide substantial advantages. During a free inspection, our experts assess your requirements and suggest the optimal solution for your foundation concerns. 

Helical piers require expert installation. Here is how our team at Tar Heel Basement Systems performs the installation process: 

• Site Assessment: We thoroughly inspect your property to identify any foundation issues and determine the optimal locations for pier installation. 
• Exterior Excavation: We excavate the area to uncover the foundation footer. 
• Drive Piers Into Soil: We use hydraulic equipment to drive the piers deep into the soil while closely monitoring torque. 
• Secure Footing Bracket: We securely attach a steel bracket to the footing and cap the pier, causing the structure’s weight to shift onto the piers. 
• Lift the Structure: If necessary, we use hydraulic lift equipment to raise sinking parts of the structure. 
• Backfill and Benchmark: We restore disturbed areas, remove debris, and place small rivets in exterior walls as benchmarks. 

Tar Heel Basement Systems is the region’s leading foundation repair expert. We assess and install helical piers to stabilize your home safely and effectively. 

Address issues promptly to protect your home from foundation damage. The longer you wait, the more severe and costly the damage can be. 

Contact Tar Heel Basement Systems today to schedule a free, no-obligation inspection and estimate. Our helical piers provide an effective solution for permanently stabilizing your foundation and potentially returning it to its original position. Homeowners trust our outstanding customer service and top-notch solutions.