Helical Piers
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Helical Piers – Secure Foundation Support with Screw-In Precision
When your foundation is settling or shifting due to unstable soil, helical piers offer a reliable, minimally invasive way to restore support and prevent further damage. At Force Basements, we install the SafeBase™ Helical Pier System from SafeBasements® — engineered to stabilize sinking foundations and even lift them back to their original position in some cases.
Whether for new construction or existing homes showing signs of foundation failure, helical piers provide deep support where surface soils have failed.
How Force Basements Installs Helical Piers
We use precision equipment to install SafeBase™ helical piers with minimal impact to your property and maximum foundation stability.
1. Site & Soil Assessment
We evaluate your foundation and surrounding soil to determine pier placement, depth, and load requirements.
2. Helical Pier Installation
Using hydraulic torque motors, we screw SafeBase™ helical piers into the ground until they reach load-bearing soil — often 20 to 40+ feet deep.
3. Foundation Bracket Connection
Once the piers are in place, we secure them to your foundation with heavy-duty steel brackets, transferring your home’s weight to the stable piers.
4. Optional Lifting
In many cases, we can carefully lift settled sections of your foundation back toward their original position.
5. Backfill & Clean Up
We backfill any excavation areas and restore your landscaping or surface materials.
Why We Choose SafeBase™ Helical Piers?
The SafeBase™ system is trusted nationwide for both new construction and existing foundation repair. It’s ideal for homes experiencing:
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Foundation settlement
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Cracks in walls or floors
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Sinking or shifting slabs
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Additions or porches pulling away
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Poor soil conditions under the foundation
SafeBase™ Helical Pier benefits:
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Deep installation into stable soil or bedrock
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Ideal for tight or limited-access areas
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No curing time — immediate load transfer
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Long-term performance backed by engineering and warranties
Signs You May Need Helical Piers
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Foundation cracks widening over time
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Doors or windows that stick or won’t latch
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Gaps between walls, ceilings, or floors
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Uneven or sagging floors inside the home
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Previous repair methods that didn’t last
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New additions showing early signs of settling
FAQs About Helical Piers
What’s the difference between helical piers and push piers?
Push piers are hydraulically driven and rely on the structure’s weight, while helical piers are screwed in and ideal for lighter structures or new builds.
Can helical piers be used on existing homes?
Yes — they’re ideal for both new construction and retrofitting foundations already experiencing settlement.
How long do helical piers last?
SafeBase™ helical piers are built for lifetime performance and are often backed by transferable warranties.
Foundation Stability Starts Below the Surface
Don’t wait for foundation problems to get worse. Force Basements installs SafeBase™ helical piers for lasting structural support and peace of mind. Schedule your free inspection and find out if this solution is right for your home.
Service Area
Force Basements proudly provides basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space services, concrete repair and egress window installation to homes and businesses in Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Springfield, the Quad Cities, Decatur, Quincy, LaSalle/Peru and surrounding communities.