Helical Piles Can Save you Money, Here is How:

Cheaper to mobilize

Helical piles can be installed using almost any equipment with hydraulic capabilities, whether it be a specialized remote-controlled machine or a common excavator. Being able to install using a wide variety of equipment means you can avoid the expense of specialized equipment when it’s unnecessary and mobilize quickly with readily available equipment. This flexibility reduces the mobilization cost, especially as the equipment is highly mobile and compact.

Easier and faster to install

Did you know that an operator and a laborer working as a team can install up to 40 helical piles in one working day? That depends on the soil conditions, pile design, and crew size, but a crew with experience installing helical piles can easily install over 400 linear feet in a day.

The speed and ease with which helical piles can be installed can keep a project on schedule as well as reduce labor and machine rental costs.

Whatever the weather

Helical piles can be installed even in areas with high water tables or sub-zero temperatures. While we realize that installation crews may not be able to tolerate these conditions, we promise that helical piles will not be the cause of any delays. This means that even in areas that experience extreme seasonal weather, helical piles can still be installed year-round.

No curing time

A helical pile provides immediate load-bearing capacity, reducing costly site delays and shortening project timelines. Alternate foundation types that use concrete require a waiting period for curing, as they rely on the friction between the soil and concrete to support the loads. Once a helical pile has been installed, it can be loaded immediately. This is because helical piles are end-bearing. They use the soil that the helix plates rest in to support loads; this eliminates curing delays.