Riverton

Helical piles in Riverton, Wyoming

Wyoming's soils can move a foundation even without frost. The Wyoming State Geological Survey identifies sodium and calcium montmorillonite, known as bentonite, as the state's most common shrink-swell clays, found in Cretaceous shales and volcanic ash deposits. Helical piles can carry loads past the active clay to steadier ground.

Frost depth is set locally. Casper's engineering and climatic criteria call for 3 feet to the top of footing, and Teton County lists 34 inches to the bottom of footings or as set by a soils investigation. Check with Fremont County or Riverton, and note that parts of rural Wyoming have limited local code enforcement.

Helical pile companies serving Riverton

We do not list a company based in Riverton yet. You can browse all helical pile installers in Wyoming. Many installers travel beyond their home town, so ask whether a company will serve Riverton.

Costs and what to ask

For a baseline, HomeGuide reports about $2,000 to $4,000 per installed helical pier across the U.S. Travel distance often matters in Wyoming, so ask whether mobilization is included. See our helical pier cost guide for what a written estimate should include.

Questions to ask any company quoting work in Riverton:

• Engineering: Will the engineer extend piles below the zone of seasonal moisture change on bentonite?
• Torque logs: Can I get the final installation torque for each pier in writing?
• Galvanizing and shaft size: What shaft and helix details are specified, and is the steel coated?
• Permits and warranty: Does the local office issue permits, and how does the warranty treat further heave?

Firms based outside Riverton are collected under Wyoming helical pile installers.