Sandy Foundation Pros

Piering and Underpinning in Sandy, UT

Piering and underpinning in Sandy, UT with steel push piers and helical piers. Written scope, free estimates.

15+ Years local experience
500+ Projects completed
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Serving Sandy and nearby communities.

Piering and underpinning is the structural fix, not the cosmetic patch. Steel piers reach past the soil layer that moves with the seasons and transfer your home's weight to stable ground below.

Hillside grading around Sandy means pier depth and angle aren't identical house to house. A bench-grade lot settles differently than a flat valley lot a mile away. Sandy Foundation Pros measures load and soil at each pier point before pricing the job, since guessing on depth is how underpinning jobs fail.

What's included

What's included with Piering and Underpinning

Typically included Optional Customer prep

Soil load assessment at each proposed pier location
Pier type selection, steel push or helical, based on load and access
Excavation at pier points and hydraulic lift to the target elevation
Interior finish repair after the lift (drywall patching, paint touch-up)
Extended warranty documentation for resale purposes
Clear landscaping or fencing within a few feet of the foundation perimeter
Note any interior cracks you want photographed before work starts

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How it works

How our Piering and Underpinning process works

Step 1
Load Assessment
The structure's weight distribution is analyzed to determine pier placement.
Step 2
Access Excavation
Small excavation points are created along the foundation perimeter.
Step 3
Pier Driving
Piers are driven or screwed into the ground until reaching stable strata.
Step 4
Load Transfer
Brackets connect the piers to the foundation to redistribute structural weight.
Step 5
Leveling Adjustment
Hydraulic equipment carefully raises the foundation to its intended position.
Step 6
Site Restoration
Excavated areas are backfilled and compacted to match the original grade.

Materials

Materials and methods we use

Steel Push Piers
Deliver deep, reliable support for heavier structural loads.
Helical Piers
Provide torque-driven support suitable for variable soil conditions.
Underpinning Brackets
Connect piers securely to existing foundation footings.
Hydraulic Lift Systems
Used to achieve controlled and precise foundation elevation changes.
Galvanized Coatings
Protect steel components from corrosion over time.
Compacted Fill Material
Used to stabilize soil around newly installed piers.

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FAQs

Piering and Underpinning FAQs

How many piers does a typical house need?

Depends on the load and how far the settled section runs. A single corner might need two or three. A full-perimeter job on an older home can run a dozen or more.

Does underpinning fix a bowing wall by itself?

Not usually. Piering addresses settlement under the footing. A bowing wall from hydrostatic pressure needs anchors or bracing on top of that, and sometimes drainage work outside.

How do I know if I need push piers or helical piers?

Weight and access decide it. Heavier structures on open ground usually get push piers. Lighter additions or tight-access spots usually get helical. We confirm which fits during the load assessment.

Next step

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Call Sandy Foundation Pros at +1 (435) 659-3151 or request a free estimate online. Curious how this compares to Foundation Repair or Wall Stabilization? Those pages cover the related methods.

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