When unstable soil, poor compaction, or soil erosion causes foundation settlement, Push Piers provide the most direct, non-destructive solution for underpinning and lifting distressed buildings. Unlike surface-level fixes, push pier systems bypass weak upper soil layers by driving heavy-duty steel pipe sections directly down to competent load-bearing soil or bedrock.
Once securely anchored, industrial hydraulic rams transfer the structural weight of the building onto the piers. This allows foundation repair specialists to stabilize the structure against future movement and, in many cases, lift the foundation back toward its original level position—closing wall cracks, leveling floors, and restoring full structural integrity.
High-Strength Carbon Steel: Manufactured from heavy-walled, high-tensile steel shafts designed to withstand massive vertical loads.
Driven to True Load-Bearing Depth: Hydraulically pushed into the soil using the weight of the existing structure as resistance, ensuring every pier is individually tested to hold the required weight.
Corrosion Protection: Options available with thick protective coatings or galvanized finishes to ensure a decades-long service life in hostile soil conditions.
Minimal Excavation Required: Installed through small hand-dug access holes around the perimeter, preserving surrounding landscaping and pavement.
Immediate Lift Capability: Provides immediate weight transfer and structural elevation during installation—no waiting for concrete to cure.
| Application Type | Engineering Solutions |
| Residential Underpinning | Repairing sinking slab foundations, cracked perimeter footings, and settling brick masonry walls. |
| Commercial Stabilization | Underpinning distressed commercial structures, tilt-up walls, and heavily loaded columns. |
| Foundation Elevation | Restoring uneven, sagging floors and closing structural cracks in drywall or exterior brickwork. |
| Pre-Disaster Reinforcement | Reinforcing existing foundations prior to adding heavy home additions or vertical building expansions. |
Proven Load Capacity: Each pier is hydraulically driven until it reaches terminal resistance, guaranteeing that it can support the precise weight of your building.
Minimal Site Impact: Equipment is portable and compact, allowing installation in tight crawlspaces, interior basements, or near property boundaries without heavy machinery damaging your landscape.
Permanent Foundation Peace of Mind: Once locked in place with custom heavy-gauge steel brackets, the foundation is completely isolated from shifting surface soils.
