Unlike traditional concrete piles that are driven or poured, helical piers are "torqued" into the ground. This method offers immediate load-bearing capacity, allowing construction or repair to proceed without the curing time required for concrete.
Helical piers are deep foundation elements made of high-strength steel shafts with one or more helical bearing plates (similar to large screws). They are mechanically “torqued” into the ground until reaching competent load-bearing soil or bedrock. An attached bracket then transfers the structure’s weight to the piers, lifting or stabilizing the foundation.
Homeowners and commercial property owners in Newport News often face a unique set of foundation challenges. From the shifting clay of the Tidewater region to the high moisture levels near the James River and Chesapeake Bay, traditional foundations can sometimes fail to provide the long-term stability needed for a building to thrive.
Several construction projects in Newport News have successfully utilized helical piers foundation: