Types of Piers Used in Foundation Repair

Types of Piers Used in Foundation Repair Foundation problems can be scary for any homeowner. Fortunately, there are several options available when it comes to fixing foundation issues resulting from things like erosion or settlement. One of the most popular options is pier-based foundation repair, which involves the use of various types of piers to […]

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How Many Helical Piers Are Needed to Repair a Foundation?

How Many Helical Piers Are Needed to Repair a Foundation What is a helical pier? Do you need one for your home foundation repair? This post will answer those questions and more. We’ll talk about what helical piers are, what they’re used for, and how many are needed for your particular repair. By the end […]

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How Long do Helical Piers Last?

How Long Do Helical Piers Last? As any homeowner knows, foundation damage can be a serious problem. If not repaired promptly, it can lead to cracks in walls, doors that won’t close properly, and a range of other issues. One popular method of foundation repair is known as helical piers. Helical piers are devices that […]

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Helical Piers vs. Helical Piles: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between helical piers and helical piles? When it comes to foundation repair products a lot of very similar sounding names get thrown around: helical piers, helical piles, screw piers, helical anchors, screw anchors. So the question becomes, what is the difference between them? The answer: Not much, but with an asterisk. There […]

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New Constructions & Helical Piers

New Constructions & Helical Piers Oftentimes, when we think of foundation repairs, we think of older foundations or worn-out basement floors. We may think of the soils beneath our foundation that are causing hydrostatic pressure. We may even be wondering why our doors and windows are sticking. However, on top of fixing already failed foundations, […]

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Concentric Vs. Eccentric Piers

Concentric Vs. Eccentric Piers When it comes to foundation repair work on your home, there are several choices that need to be made. These choices include choosing which piers you will use, whether you need solutions to your waterproofing or foundation needs. No matter the issue at hand, the method of underpinning using either eccentric […]

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What is Pier Foundation Repair?

What is Pier Foundation Repair? What are Foundation Piers? When are they used in Foundation Repair? Making sure foundation repairs are done by professionals who are experienced and use the best products available in the industry is important. My Foundation Repairs uses foundation repair products made by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the best underpinning products made […]

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Concrete Pressed Piles

Concrete Pressed Piles: Why They Fail and What Homeowners Should Know If you’re researching foundation repair, you’ve probably come across concrete pressed piles, also called concrete cylinders or pressed concrete piers. They are commonly used across Texas, Oklahoma, and parts of the Midwest and are spreading into other regions. They’re popular for one reason: they’re […]

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Rhode Island Helical Pier Installation Complete!

Rhode Island Helical Pier Installation Complete! Ocean House, Watch Hill, Westerly, RI After two weeks at the new Ocean House Luxury Hotel, New England Foundation and Stabilization Co. completed the ECP (Earth Contact Products) Helical Torque Anchors to support the proposed event tent on the south lawn of the property that overlooks Watch Hill. The Helical anchors were […]

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