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Eagle Mountain Foundation Pros

Piering and Underpinning in Eagle Mountain, UT

Steel push pier and helical pier underpinning in Eagle Mountain for settled foundations, with free estimates.

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Serving Eagle Mountain and nearby communities.

How do you tell whether a crack needs a tube of epoxy or a crew with piers and a hydraulic jack? Usually it's the other symptoms: sticking doors, a visible tilt, a crack that keeps getting wider.

Piering and underpinning is the fix when a foundation has actually moved, not just cracked at the surface. On Eagle Mountain's bench-adjacent lots, uneven grading and expansive clay can cause one corner of a house to settle faster than the rest. Eagle Mountain Foundation Pros inspects first and recommends piering only when the movement calls for it, not as a default sale.

What's included

What's included with Piering and Underpinning

Typically included: - Optional: Customer prep:

  • Load assessment and pier placement plan — Excavation at each pier location -.
  • Steel push pier or helical pier installation — Load transfer and leveling verification.
  • Interior finish repair after load transfer (drywall, trim)
  • Exterior grading restoration post-excavation
  • Clear perimeter access around the foundation
  • Move vehicles and stored items from the work zone

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How it works

How our Piering and Underpinning process works

  1. Load Assessment photo
    Step 1

    Load Assessment

    The structure's weight distribution is analyzed to determine pier placement.

  2. Access Excavation photo
    Step 2

    Access Excavation

    Small excavation points are created along the foundation perimeter.

  3. Pier Driving photo
    Step 3

    Pier Driving

    Piers are driven or screwed into the ground until reaching stable strata.

  4. Load Transfer photo
    Step 4

    Load Transfer

    Brackets connect the piers to the foundation to redistribute structural weight.

  5. Leveling Adjustment photo
    Step 5

    Leveling Adjustment

    Hydraulic equipment carefully raises the foundation to its intended position.

  6. Site Restoration photo
    Step 6

    Site Restoration

    Excavated areas are backfilled and compacted to match the original grade.

Materials

Materials and methods for Piering and Underpinning

Bench-lot soils around Eagle Mountain vary in depth to stable strata, so pier selection isn't one-size-fits-all.

  • Steel Push Piers photo

    Steel Push Piers

    Deliver deep, reliable support for heavier structural loads driven to bearing soil or bedrock.

  • Helical Piers photo

    Helical Piers

    Provide torque-driven support suitable for variable soil conditions found across newer subdivisions.

  • Underpinning Brackets photo

    Underpinning Brackets

    Connect piers securely to existing foundation footings for even load transfer.

  • Hydraulic Lift Systems photo

    Hydraulic Lift Systems

    Used to achieve controlled, precise foundation elevation changes.

  • Galvanized Coatings photo

    Galvanized Coatings

    Protect steel components from corrosion over the life of the repair.

  • Compacted Fill Material photo

    Compacted Fill Material

    Used to stabilize soil around newly installed piers.

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Timeline

How long does a Piering and Underpinning take?

A single-pier fix can close out in a day; multi-pier jobs run longer and homeowners typically stay in the house the whole time.

  1. 01

    Inspection and plan

    same day
  2. 02

    Permit approval

    1–2 weeks
  3. 03

    Excavation and pier driving

    1–3 days
  4. 04

    Load transfer and leveling

    1 day
  5. 05

    Backfill and cleanup

    same day

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Before & after

Before and after Piering and Underpinning

  • Piering and Underpinning photo
    Before
  • Piering and Underpinning photo
    After

FAQs

Piering and Underpinning FAQs

How do I know if I need piering or just crack injection?

If the crack is widening, doors are sticking, or you can see a visible lean, that's settlement, not a surface issue. Injection won't stop ongoing movement.

How long does underpinning take and can I stay in the house?

Most jobs run one to three days depending on how many piers are needed. Homeowners typically stay in the house during the work.

Is piering a permitted job?

Structural underpinning is generally permitted work through the city or county. We file the paperwork as part of the job.

Can I install piers myself?

No. Pier placement depends on load calculations and soil depth readings that take equipment and experience to get right. A mistake here can make things worse, not better.

What's the difference between steel push piers and helical piers?

Push piers are driven hydraulically to bearing soil or bedrock, best for heavier structures. Helical piers screw in with a bladed shaft, often used on lighter loads or additions.

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