Foundation Stabilization Using Helical Piers in Huntsville

Problem: Foundation Settlement and Porch Separation in Huntsville, AL

The customer called in regarding a home he recently purchased. He had noticed exterior brick cracks along the front of his house and that the front porch appeared to be pulling away from the home.

Upon the initial inspection, our specialist noticed several signs of foundation failure at the home. On the house’s exterior, he noted several significant stair-step cracks in the bricks and that the front porch was pulling away from the home by evidence of a 6” gap between the house and porch.

The specialist noted several significant stair-step cracks on the basement block walls of the home’s interior.

Our specialist recommended that the homeowner install 22 helical piers on the home’s exterior. The helical piers will stabilize the foundation and prevent further settlement at the installation site. They work by installing the pier under the current footer of the home and drilling in the piers until they reach weight-bearing soil called strata.

Once the pier reaches the strata, it is attached to a bracket bolted to the foundation, which transfers the foundation’s weight. The home was located in a slope zone off of Green Mountain and required special licensing and permits to complete the job, which we obtained on behalf of the homeowner.

Solution: Helical Pier Installation for Foundation Stabilization in Huntsville, AL

The Deep South Construction Pros team arrived at the Huntsville property to install 22 helical piers around the home’s perimeter and front porch. The helical piers were drilled deep into the load-bearing soil (strata) and attached to the home’s foundation using heavy-duty brackets, effectively transferring the weight and stabilizing the structure.

After completing the helical pier installation, we lifted the foundation and closed the 6-inch gap between the porch and the house, restoring the home’s structural integrity. With this foundation repair, the customer can enjoy peace of mind, knowing their home is protected from future settlement issues.