Abalon
Helical Piles – Installation & Repairs
Calgary & Area
PROPER INSTALLATION
Installing Helical Piles for over 50 Years in Canada
Helical Pile Installations are Ideal Solutions for Calgary and Southern Alberta
Due to the rocky soil conditions in southern Alberta, screw piles are often necessary to help solve concerns of a sinking foundation, or to raise the height of a crawl space to create a fully functioning basement area. Made from metal alloy, helical (or screw) piles are screwed into the ground vertically, diagonally or horizontally using a machine with a hydraulic-driven head to build deep foundations.
Helical piles can have an additional load incorporated, which would allow a single-story home to be renovated into a 2-story home. Helical piles can be used as foundations for a variety of structures including transmission towers, pipeline saddles, and decks to mention just a few.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of soil conditions are best for helical pile installations?
Screw piles are excellent for a wide range of soil and load applications. From very soft to stiff clays to loose or dense sands, helical piles work well for a variety of subsurface conditions. Specific-sized screw piles must be used based on the maximum grain size of the soil. Working with an experienced, professional team, such is our trusted Abalon representatives, can help best determine when helical pile installations are applicable, based on the soil type your home sits on.
Are helical screws able to carry immediate load?
Helical piles are unique from most other types of foundation repairs and can bear weight immediately after installation; without waiting for concrete or other materials to harden. Helical screw installations are ideal for projects in need of quick turnaround times.
I own a three-story walk-up apartment building and the outside walls are sinking, what’s wrong?
The building could be settling due to soil conditions, fill or frost. Abalon can properly diagnose the problem. Our expert team has fixed these sorts of issues on many occasions rather easily.
My front porch is sinking, can it be lifted?
Yes. Abalon Foundation Repair can install helical piles with a lifting bracket to level your porch.
Work with Experienced, Proven Foundation Repair Professionals
For the most specialized foundation repair solutions in Calgary and the surrounding area, choose Abalon Foundation Repair. We have grown into being Western Canada’s largest foundation repair company for a reason. Our experienced staff will provide you with the technical support and close attention to detail that you need to guarantee a successful project.
Abalon utilizes only the latest technology and engineering solutions to install long-lasting helical pile solutions, while continuing to set the industry standard to decades. We have been well trusted in Calgary since 1987 and we are as committed to our craft today as we were in the beginning. Our full warranties and 100% customer satisfaction guarantee demonstrate just how confidently we stand behind our services.
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Advantages of Helical Pile Installations
With correct installation, helical screw pilings can offer numerous benefits to commercial and residential clients. Some of these advantages include:
- Easy & rapid installation
- Versatility (allowable loads for screw piles can go as high as 500 tons)
- Cost-effectiveness
- Low noise installation process
- No concrete installation required (saving both time and money)
- Reduced environmental impact (less soil displacement and reduced carbon footprint)
- Decreased project times
- Ease of access during construction
- Ease of removal when the foundations are no longer required
- Reduced risk to the workforce
- Adaptive to a variety of installation angles
- The installation process requires little or no dependence on the weather
- Reusable
Helical piles are especially practical for industries where quick installation is necessary, or where construction is being done close to existing buildings. From roads to telecommunications, screw piles are used extensively. Helical piles are also an excellent solution for new buildings or existing structures.
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