
Permanent Structural Support for Your Home’s Foundation
When your home’s foundation starts to fail, you need a solution that’s not only strong but long-lasting. Helical piers are a permanent solution that stabilizes your sinking or settling foundation.
Total Home Performance provides professional helical pier installation on the Eastern Shore and Anne Arundel County in Maryland, and Sussex County in Delaware. We take a comprehensive approach to structural repair by addressing the underlying causes, like poor drainage, so your repair stands the test of time.
What Are Helical Piers?
A helical pier, also called a helical screw or helical pile, is a type of foundation support. They’re made of steel with screw-like plates that we drive deep into stable soil or bedrock. Once installed, they transfer the weight of your home away from unstable ground, stabilizing the foundation. This prevents further settlement and can even lift your home back into its original position.
Why Install Helical Piers?
Helical piers are a long-lasting and effective solution to many structural problems. They require minimal site disruption and work well in challenging soil conditions where concrete piers don’t work. Benefits include:
- Faster installation than concrete piers
- Minimal site disruption during installation
- Can be installed in a wide range of soil types
- Highly durable and low maintenance
Signs You May Need Helical Piers
Helical piers can repair a number of foundation problems. If you notice any of the following in your home, you may have a foundation issue that requires helical pier installation:
- Cracks in walls, ceilings, or brickwork
- Uneven or sloping floors
- Gaps between walls and floors or ceilings
- A leaning chimney or porch
Foundation issues tend to get worse (and more expensive) the longer they’re left alone. If you’ve noticed warning signs in your home, call Total Home Performance today for a foundation evaluation.
Helical Pier Installation Process
Our process ensures your foundation gets the exact support it needs. Here’s what you can expect:
- Foundation Evaluation – We start with a full structural inspection to determine if helical piers are the best solution.
- Site Preparation – We prepare the area for work, carefully excavating the area around your home’s footing.
- Pier Installation – We install helical piers at precise locations and depths to reach stable soil, then attach foundation brackets to secure your home to the new supports.
- Restoration – Once installation is complete, we restore the excavation area.
- Root Cause Remediation – To prevent future settlement, we address contributing issues such as poor drainage and moisture issues.
Why Choose Total Home Performance for Structural Repair?
Total Home Performance is a locally owned and operated company that’s been serving Maryland and Delaware homeowners since 2009. We take a big-picture approach to foundation repair. Our team fixes the issues that caused your foundation to fail in the first place, so it stays stable long after the repair work is done.