What Are Helical Piles & Anchors?
Helical piles — also known as helical piers, screw piles, or helical anchors — are deep foundation elements consisting of a steel shaft with welded bearing plates (helices). These are mechanically screwed into the ground to transfer structural loads through weak or poor soil into stronger, load-bearing strata below. Their design makes them highly versatile for supporting compression and tensile loads in residential, commercial, and infrastructure applications.
Unlike traditional driven piles or drilled shafts, helical piles install with no vibrations, minimal excavation, and immediate loading capacity, making them ideal for sites with limited access, existing structures nearby, or sensitivity to disturbance.
Engineered Strength from the Ground Up
Helical pile anchoring provides durable, dependable support for foundations, tiebacks, soil retention, and underpinning — without the noise, spoil removal, or long cure times of conventional deep foundations.
