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Push Piers For Stabilizing Failing Or Settling SC, NC, AL & GA Foundations

Restore your home’s structural integrity with our heavy-duty steel push piers that drive deep to reach solid bedrock for a permanent solution to foundation settlement.

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The Supportworks Push Pier Systems

Foundation Inspection & Diagnosi

Push Pier Installation

Sinking Foundation & Wall Repair

Uneven Floor & Door Solutions

what are Push Piers?

Push piers are a type of deep foundation system specifically designed to stabilize and, in many cases, lift structures that are experiencing foundation settlement. They consist of heavy-duty, interlocking steel pipe sections that are driven hydraulically into the ground, through unstable soil layers, until they reach stable bedrock or very competent, load-bearing strata. Once firmly anchored in stable soil, a specialized steel bracket is attached to the home’s existing foundation footing, transferring the weight of the structure onto the deep, stable piers. This process provides a permanent, long-lasting solution to foundation settlement and can often lift the settled portion of the structure back to a level position.
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Reasons you need to Use Foundation Push Piers

Foundation settlement, which often necessitates push pier installation, is typically caused by issues with the soil beneath the foundation:

Expansive Clay Soils
Certain clay-rich soils, common in areas like Camden, SC, absorb significant amounts of water and expand when wet. When these soils dry out, they shrink and contract, creating voids and causing the foundation to settle. This constant cycle of swelling and shrinking can lead to repeated stress and damage.
If the soil was not properly compacted before construction, it can settle over time under the weight of the house.
The original soil beneath the foundation may inherently be too weak or compressible to adequately support the structure’s weight, leading to gradual compression and settlement.
Water from plumbing leaks, poor drainage, or heavy rainfall can erode the soil beneath the foundation, washing away supportive material and creating voids, causing settlement.
Significant fluctuations in soil moisture content (e.g., prolonged droughts drying out the soil or excessive saturation) can cause changes in soil volume and density, contributing to settlement.
If organic matter (like tree roots or construction debris) was buried beneath the foundation, its decomposition over time creates voids that the foundation can settle into.

How Foundation Push Pier Systems Work

Supportworks Push Piers are made of steel and are driven deep into the soil beneath a foundation to solve settlement problems.

High-Capacity Bracket System

A heavy-duty steel bracket attaches securely to your foundation footing to serve as a permanent anchor point for the piers.

Reaching Stable Strata

Hydraulic pressure drives rugged steel pier sections down to bedrock or competent load-bearing soil to bypass the weak layers causing settlement.

Structural Load Transfer

The system shifts the weight of your home from the unstable soil onto the steel piers to permanently stabilize the foundation.

Precision Lifting Capabilities

Once anchored, the system allows for the potential to lift the foundation back toward its original level position to close cracks and correct uneven floors.

Reinforced Sleeve Strength

The system utilizes a patented external sleeve that strengthens the pier directly below the bracket to prevent kinking or buckling under heavy loads.

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The Best Solution For The Problem

We utilize high-quality, steel push piers from Supportworks for permanent foundation repair. These piers are made from heavy-duty galvanized steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance and durability for long-term performance. They are designed to be driven to refusal, reaching load-bearing strata to ensure a stable and long-lasting solution. The system includes a heavy-duty steel bracket that securely connects the pier to the foundation footing, distributing the load effectively.

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Push Pier Installation Process

Site Inspection & Analysis

Our foundation specialists conduct a thorough inspection of your home, assessing the extent of foundation damage and identifying the underlying cause of settlement. This includes evaluating the soil conditions, foundation type, and overall structural issues.
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Customized Repair Plan

A detailed, custom repair plan is designed based on our findings, outlining the precise number and placement of push piers required to stabilize and potentially lift your foundation.
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Excavation

Small, individual excavations (typically 3’x3′) are made at strategic points around the exterior or interior of your foundation to expose the footing where the piers will be installed.
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Bracket Attachment

Heavy-duty steel foundation brackets are securely bolted to the concrete footing at each pier location. These brackets serve as the robust connection point between your foundation and the push piers.
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Pier Advancement

Steel pier sections are hydraulically driven through the bracket, deep into the ground, one section at a time. This process utilizes the weight of the structure to drive the piers, continuing until they reach bedrock or a stable, load-bearing soil stratum that can adequately support the weight of your home. The driving process is carefully monitored to ensure the appropriate depth and capacity are achieved.
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Load Transfer & Lifting (Optional)

Once all piers are installed to refusal, synchronized hydraulic jacks are used to carefully transfer the weight of the home from the unstable soil onto the newly installed piers. If possible and desired, the settled portion of the foundation can be gently lifted back towards its original, level position, which can help close cracks and re-level floors.

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Backfill & Cleanup

After the load transfer (and lifting, if applicable), the excavated areas are carefully backfilled with soil, and the site is restored, leaving minimal evidence of the repair work.

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Why Choose Cantey for Push Pier Installation?

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Permanent Solution

Push piers provide a long-lasting, permanent solution to foundation settlement by extending to stable earth, ensuring your home's stability for decades, unlike temporary fixes.

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Expert Local Knowledge

Our team possesses in-depth understanding of the unique soil conditions and common foundation challenges specific to the South Carolina and Georgia area, enabling us to design and implement highly effective solutions.

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Patented Supportworks Products

We exclusively use high-quality, patented steel push piers manufactured by Supportworks, a renowned leader in foundation repair technology. These products are engineered for superior strength, durability, and reliable performance.

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Minimally Invasive

The installation process requires relatively small excavations, typically 3'x3' sections, leading to significantly less disruption to your landscaping compared to other foundation repair methods like traditional underpinning.

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Warrantied Work

Our push pier installations come with a comprehensive, transferable warranty, providing you with long-term peace of mind and protecting your investment.

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Skilled & Certified Crews

Our installation teams are highly trained and certified to ensure the precise, efficient, and safe installation of the push pier system, adhering to the highest industry standards.

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Reduces Interior Damage

By stabilizing the foundation, it helps prevent further cracking in drywall and plaster, stops doors and windows from sticking, and resolves other aesthetic and functional problems caused by structural movement.

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Permanent Foundation Stabilization

Stops ongoing settlement and provides a durable, reliable foundation for your home, protecting its structural integrity.

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Proven Technology

Backed by extensive engineering and real-world performance data, providing a trustworthy and reliable solution for severe settlement.

Benefits of Our Push Pier Solutions

Permanent Foundation Stabilization

Stops ongoing settlement and provides a durable, reliable foundation for your home, protecting its structural integrity.

Potential for Foundation Lifting

Can often lift settled portions of the foundation back to their original position, directly correcting issues like uneven floors, sloped areas, and closing cracks in walls.

Restores Property Value

Addressing critical structural issues like foundation settlement preserves and significantly increases your home's market value and curb appeal.

Reduces Interior Damage

By stabilizing the foundation, it helps prevent further cracking in drywall and plaster, stops doors and windows from sticking, and resolves other aesthetic and functional problems caused by structural movement.

Installs in Tight Areas

The system's design allows for installation in areas with limited access, including tight spaces both inside and outside the home.

Proven Technology

Backed by extensive engineering and real-world performance data, providing a trustworthy and reliable solution for severe settlement.

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How do push piers work?

Push piers work by being hydraulically driven deep into the ground until they hit stable soil or bedrock. Then, heavy-duty brackets are attached to your foundation, and the weight of your home is transferred to these deep, stable piers, permanently stabilizing the foundation and often allowing for lifting.
The duration of push pier installation varies depending on the severity of the settlement, the number of piers required, and site conditions, but many residential projects can be completed efficiently, typically within a few days.
Push piers are highly effective for foundation settlement caused by weak or unstable soils beneath the structure. While they are a primary solution for settlement, other foundation issues, such as bowing walls caused by lateral pressure, might require different specialized solutions like wall anchors, although settlement can sometimes contribute to these problems.
Push pier installation is considered minimally invasive compared to traditional foundation replacement. It requires relatively small excavations around the foundation, and our crews work efficiently to minimize disruption to your property and landscaping, restoring the site upon completion.
Yes, push piers are engineered and designed to be a permanent solution for foundation settlement. By extending the support for your home past the problematic, unstable surface soil layers down to stable, load-bearing strata, they eliminate ongoing movement caused by adverse soil conditions.

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