Helical piles for decks
Build the deck foundation in one day with Helical Piles
Skip the forms, the concrete and the cure time. Helical piles carry load as soon as they are installed, so your crew can start framing the same day.
Why helical piles
Faster than concrete, easier on the schedule
Fast
No concrete to pour and no waiting for it to cure. Piles are ready to carry the deck as soon as the last one is in the ground.
Clean
No forms, no mixer and no pile of spoil to haul away. Less labor on site and less disturbance to the homeowner's yard.
Checked in the soil
Installation torque gives you a reading on every pile, so each post is verified against the ground it is actually sitting in.
The old way
Why concrete footings slow decks down
A typical concrete footing job means digging holes, waiting on an inspection, waiting again for the concrete to cure, then coming back to build. That is several site visits and idle crew days for a single deck.
Helical piles replace that sequence. Drive each pile to the depth and torque your engineer or local code calls for, set your post connections and start building. A pile in the wrong spot can be backed out and reinstalled instead of broken out of a hole.
They also help in cold weather. Concrete needs mild temperatures to cure, while piles can be installed without waiting on the weather to warm up, so deck season can start earlier and run later.
How it works
From phone call to finished footings
01
Tell us about the deck
Share the size, the number of posts, the loads and what you know about the soil. We will help you match pile size and quantity to the job.
02
Get your piles and tooling
We supply the helical piles and the anchor drives and attachments to install them, so you can show up with everything the job needs.
03
Install and build
Drive each pile to the required depth and torque, attach your post connections and start framing.
What we supply
Everything for your deck foundation
Helical piles
Stocked in 2.875, 3.5 and 4.5 inch shaft sizes, with extensions for soft soil or deeper installs.
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Anchor drives in a range of torque ratings to suit small deck jobs through heavier residential work.
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Not sure what to order? Talk to us before you buy and we will help you size the pile and the quantity.
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Helical piles for decks: FAQ
Are helical piles a good choice for a deck foundation?
Yes. They install quickly with compact equipment, carry load right away and can be checked by installation torque. They suit new decks as well as replacing failing concrete footings.
How deep do the piles need to go?
It depends on the soil and the loads. Piles are driven until they reach the torque your engineer or local code requires, adding extensions as needed. Your local building department can tell you what documentation they expect.
How much do helical piles for a deck cost?
Cost depends on the number of posts, the loads and the soil. Compared with concrete, you save on forming, curing time, extra site visits and waste removal. Send us the project details and we will price the piles for you.
Can piles be installed in cold weather?
Because there is no concrete to cure, installation is not held up by cold temperatures the way pours are. Site conditions such as deep frozen ground can still affect access and equipment.
What if the soil is soft?
Add extension sections to take the helices deeper until the pile reaches the required torque in firmer soil.
Ready to price your deck piles?
Send us the project details and we will help you size the order.
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