Helical piers
Steel shafts with helical plates are advanced to suitable bearing and connected to the foundation with engineered brackets.
Helical piers, push piers & underpinning
Foundation settlement repair and pier systems in Greater Burlington
When part of a foundation settles, cracks and uneven floors can spread through the home. We provide evaluation and repair options for sinking foundation sections, additions, porches, columns and other areas that have lost reliable support.
Common reasons homeowners call
Problems this service can fix.
Diagonal cracks from doors or windows
A foundation crack with vertical displacement
Floors slope toward one part of the home
An addition or porch is pulling away
Doors and windows bind along with visible cracking
A chimney or column has settled
Repairs and systems
Work we provide.
Depending on the property, the project may use one of these repairs or combine several into a complete system.
Push piers
Steel pier sections are hydraulically advanced using the structure as resistance and then locked to support the foundation.
Underpinning
Existing footings are extended or supported in carefully sequenced sections to transfer load to more reliable bearing.
Footing replacement
Failed or undersized footings beneath walls, posts or columns may be rebuilt with appropriate load and frost considerations.
Beam and post repair
Interior settlement may involve columns, beams and pads rather than the exterior foundation wall.
Drainage and erosion repair
Concentrated water, washout and broken drainage are corrected when they are contributing to loss of support.
At your property
How we plan the repair.
We look at the affected area, the foundation, exterior conditions, existing equipment and access so the estimate covers the complete job.
Request an inspection- 01
Crack and floor-elevation pattern
- 02
Which structural elements have moved
- 03
Foundation and footing construction
- 04
Drainage, erosion and plumbing history
- 05
Access for equipment and brackets
- 06
Need for engineering or soil information
Your estimate
What is included in the plan.
Cause and repair are related
Piers support the structure; leaking drains, erosion or water concentration may still need separate correction.
Lift is not guaranteed
The safest repair may stabilize the current position. Any planned lift and risk to finishes or utilities should be written down.
Design loads
Pier type, spacing and depth should follow the building loads and installed resistance, not a generic count.
Documentation
Measurements, installation records and engineering details are especially important for resale and future monitoring.
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If Northern Basement Systems, Twin State Basements, 802 Waterproofing or another company has already inspected the property, request a separate estimate and compare quantities, materials, restoration, maintenance, warranty and price.
Common questions
Foundation Settlement & Pier Repair FAQs
These answers cover the questions homeowners ask most often. Your inspection and written estimate will address the conditions at your home.
How do I know whether my foundation is settling?
One crack is not enough to decide. A consistent pattern—vertical displacement, sloping floors, separated additions and related door or window changes—helps establish what has moved.
Are helical piers and push piers the same?
No. They use different installation methods and rely on different conditions. Access, structure weight, soil, design load and the repair objective affect the choice.
Can foundation piers lift the house back into place?
Some projects permit a controlled lift; others are stabilized where they are to avoid damage. The expected movement and risks should be specified before work begins.
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Schedule foundation settlement & pier repair service in Greater Burlington.
Tell us what is happening at the property and when you would like it inspected.