Iowa Concrete Leveling offers foundation repair and pier installation for new and existing construction Using helical piers, also known as screw piles, screw piers, or ground anchors, they are a perfect solution for deck footings, structure footings, and foundation repair. They are a reliable and affordable way to protect and stabilize a new or existing structure. Piers offer many benefits over traditional concrete footings. Our equipment is compact yet powerful. We can access the most difficult areas with minimal disruption leaving you with a clean, timely installation.
Helical piers are installed to load bearing strata. Specific pressures and tolerances are closely observed during installation. They are engineered to specific load bearing capacities. Brackets on top of the pier allows for further adjustment and “fine tuning” once installed.
Benefits of helical piers
No weather dependency – Using a helical pier greatly reduces the chances of movement due to frost heave or ground movement. Can be installed during the winter, or when traditional concrete foundations cannot be installed due to weather.
Stability – Multiple plates contact the soil across more surface area, resulting in more stability.
Quick installation – Quickly and cleanly installed. Limited disruption and minimal dirt to dispose of compared to traditional excavating
Flexibility – Can be used to stabilize structures that have already been built or are being built.
Small disturbance – Building can start immediately following installation. No waiting for concrete to cure.
Versatility – Can be installed in many soil types, and in areas where concrete foundations may not be possible.
Cost-effective – Helical piers are a cost-effective way to stabilize a structure.
No large equipment – Helical piers are installed using a hand-held power drill.
Ability to be moved – Helical piers can be moved or removed, if necessary.
New Construction Applications:
- Deck footings
- Mail box footings
- Garden shed and outbuilding footings
- As part of a traditional concrete foundation when poor soils are present
- Fence post
- Retaining walls
- Additions
- Sunrooms
- Solar panels
- Patios
- Garages
- Balconies
- Parking covers
- Any building site where a solid worry free footing is needed
Existing Construction Applications:
- Settling foundations
- Leaning chimneys
- Front porches
- Failing/settling footings of existing decks.
- Additions
Installing helical piers will stabilize your settling foundation and structure. Often times the structure can then be raised from the pier, closing gaps in brick and concrete walls, resulting in freeing sticky windows and doors.
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