Kaysville

Helical piles in Kaysville, Utah

Kaysville is on the Wasatch Front, where the Utah Geological Survey says that expansive clayey soils can swell with enough force to crack walls and foundations of light residential structures, and that collapsible soils lose volume when wet. Irrigation, leaking pipes and heavy precipitation can trigger settlement.

Helical piers bypass the problem layer and bear on firmer soil below it. Installers drive piers with hydraulic torque heads, and the engineer sets the depth and the torque that must be reached before a pier is accepted. A geotechnical investigation is often the first step.

Helical pile companies serving Kaysville

The listed company based in Kaysville:

• Helicon: installs helical piers for new buildings, remodels and failed foundations across Utah and the Intermountain area.

Costs and what to ask

Nationally, helical piers typically run about $2,000 to $4,000 each installed, with an average near $3,000 per pier, according to Foundation Repair HQ. The same guide notes that hand-digging around landscaping or structures can add $200 to $500 per pier. Costs in Kaysville depend on how deep the stable layer is, how many piers are needed and site access. See our helical pier cost guide.

Questions to put to any installer in Kaysville:

• Will a licensed engineer specify the pile depth and design load for my Kaysville property?
• Can you share installation torque logs for each pile once the work is done?
• What shaft size is used, and is the steel galvanized for long-term corrosion protection?
• Who pulls the Kaysville building permit, and what warranty covers the work?

Get written quotes from at least two companies and ask each to explain how the pier count and depth were determined.

For more companies and state-level guidance, see Utah helical pile installers.