Salem Foundation Pros
Piering and Underpinning in Salem, UT
Piering and underpinning with helical and steel push piers, free estimates and written scope before any excavation starts.
- 15+ Years local experience
- 500+ Projects completed
- Licensed & Insured
Serving Salem and nearby communities.
Settling foundations don't stop on their own, and in Salem the mix of spring runoff near Salem Pond and the region's active Wasatch Fault zone means structural support has to be sized for real ground movement, not guesswork. Salem Foundation Pros uses steel push piers and helical piers to carry a settling foundation down to load-bearing soil or bedrock, stopping further movement and giving the structure a stable base it didn't have before.
This is structural work, not a cosmetic patch. We inspect the settlement pattern, calculate pier spacing, and give you a written scope before any excavation starts, so you know exactly what's being installed and why.
What's included
What's Included with Piering and Underpinning
Typically included: foundation inspection and settlement measurement, pier spacing and load calculation, pier installation (steel push or helical), bracket attachment to the footing, hydraulic lift and leveling check, backfill and site cleanup.
Optional: interior crack injection on affected walls, drainage grading at pier access points, follow-up monitoring visit.
Customer prep: clear access along the foundation perimeter, move landscaping or stored items away from work areas, note which doors/windows have been sticking.
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How Our Piering and Underpinning Process Works
Step 1Load Assessment
We analyze the structure's weight distribution to determine how many piers and where.
Step 2Access Excavation
Small excavation points are opened along the foundation perimeter.
Step 3Pier Driving
Steel or helical piers are driven or screwed to stable soil or bedrock.
Step 4Load Transfer
Brackets connect each pier to the footing to redistribute structural weight.
Step 5Leveling Adjustment
Hydraulic jacks carefully raise the foundation toward its original position.
Step 6Site Restoration
Excavated areas are backfilled, compacted, and graded to match the yard.
Materials
Materials and Methods for Piering and Underpinning
Pier type and hardware are matched to Salem's soil layers and seismic standards, not a one-size approach.
Steel Push Piers
Driven to refusal for deep, reliable support on heavier homes settling near Salem's lower-elevation, higher water table lots.
Helical Piers
Screwed to depth for lighter structures or additions, useful where soil varies across a single lot.
Underpinning Brackets
Connect piers securely to the existing footing so load transfers evenly instead of concentrating stress at one point.
Hydraulic Lift Systems
Allow controlled, incremental elevation changes so the structure is raised without shocking the framing.
Galvanized Coatings
Protect steel components from corrosion in moisture-prone soil near the pond and low-lying lots.
Compacted Fill Material
Stabilizes soil around new piers so backfilled areas don't resettle the following season.
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How long does a Piering and Underpinning take?
Most jobs move from inspection to finished backfill within about a week, with timing depending on pier count and access.
- 01
Consult and inspection
same day.
- 02
Written estimate and pier count
1–2 daysbased on load calculation and soil observations.
- 03
Pier installation
1–3 daysdepending on perimeter length and pier spacing.
- 04
Leveling and backfill
1 dayhydraulic lift and site restoration.
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Before and After Piering and Underpinning
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FAQs
Piering and Underpinning FAQs
How do I know if my house needs piering instead of just crack injection?
Crack injection seals an existing crack but doesn't stop settlement. If you're seeing stair-step cracks, a sloping floor, or doors that no longer latch, the foundation is still moving and needs piers to carry the load to stable ground.
How long does underpinning take for a typical house?
A standard single-story home usually takes 1-3 days for pier installation once the estimate is approved, plus the initial inspection and any permit lead time.
Is piering permanent?
Properly installed steel or helical piers driven to load-bearing soil don't need repeat installation. They're designed to carry the structure's weight for the life of the building.
What's the difference between steel push piers and helical piers?
Push piers are driven using the building's own weight as resistance and work well under heavier structures. Helical piers are screwed in and rely on their helix plates for bearing capacity, often used for lighter loads or additions.
Will piering fix my cracked walls too?
Piering stops the movement causing the cracks. Existing cracks are usually sealed separately with epoxy or polyurethane injection once the foundation is stable.
Next step
Get a Piering and Underpinning Estimate in Salem
Call (435) 296-3927 or request a free estimate, we'll inspect the settlement pattern and give you a written pier plan before any work starts.
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