Waterford Twp

Helical piles in Waterford Twp, Michigan

Waterford Township has many lakefront lots, and the state guide notes that Michigan installers use compact machines that reach tight lake-house sites and finished backyards. Soils here follow the state pattern of glacial sand, till and lake-bed material described by the Michigan Geological Survey's overview.

Common projects include docks, boardwalks, shoreline structures, deck and porch footings, and underpinning settled basements. The Permits Guide reports a 42-inch frost depth for deck footings under the 2015 Michigan Residential Code, so piles are usually set well below that. A permit is usually needed.

Helical pile companies serving Waterford Twp

A listed company based in Waterford Township:

• Pro-Crete Ltd: a Waterford Township installer branded DriveTech, offering helical pile foundations, underpinning, push piers, foundation repair and basement waterproofing across Michigan.

Costs and what to ask

Nationally, helical piers typically run about $2,000 to $4,000 each installed, with many foundation repair jobs near $3,000 per pier, according to HomeGuide. Expect the Waterford Twp total to track pier count, depth and access more than any flat rate. Read our helical pier cost guide before comparing bids. Questions worth asking any installer:

• Who is the engineer of record, and how was the pile depth chosen for the Waterford Twp lot?
• Are torque readings recorded as each pile is driven, and are they given to you at closeout?
• Is the steel galvanized, and what shaft size and helix plates are specified?
• Does the quote include permits in Waterford Twp and a written warranty on the work?

For wider options, see all Michigan helical pile installers.