Norcross

Helical piles in Norcross, Georgia

Across metro Atlanta and the rest of the Piedmont, homes are built on red clay and saprolite, the thick layer of decomposed rock that the New Georgia Encyclopedia describes as covering much of the region. Saprolite can vary sharply over short distances, and fill placed during grading can settle, which leads to uneven foundation movement.

Frost is shallow here. The Georgia Residential Code requires exterior footings at least 12 inches below undisturbed ground, so designs usually focus on getting through weak fill to consistent bearing. Common jobs include settled foundations, deck and porch footings on sloped yards, and crawlspace support.

Helical pile companies serving Norcross

Norcross has one company in our directory.

• Foundation Worx: is listed as a Norcross foundation and waterproofing contractor serving metro Atlanta; ask which foundation systems it installs before booking.

Costs and what to ask

HomeGuide puts the typical installed price at roughly $2,000 to $4,000 per pier nationally, with about $3,000 common. Georgia projects shift within that range based on depth to firm soil and access. Read our helical pier cost guide for how to compare bids.

Questions to ask any company quoting work in Norcross:

• Engineering: Will an engineer or test pile establish how deep the fill and weak clay extend on this lot?
• Torque logs: Will you give the inspector and me a torque record for every pile?
• Galvanizing and shaft size: Which shaft size and coating will be used, and is the quote based on a set number of extensions?
• Permits and warranty: Does the county or city permit office want torque records at inspection, and what warranty applies?

For more companies across the state, see our directory of Georgia helical pile installers.