West Jordan

Helical piles in West Jordan, Utah

West Jordan is in the Salt Lake Valley, where the Utah Geological Survey says expansive clayey soils can swell with enough force to crack walls and foundations. Collapsible soils lose volume when wet, which can cause subsidence and structural damage.

Frost depth varies with elevation, and Salt Lake City's design criteria list a 30-inch frost depth. Helical piers are used for underpinning homes that have settled, additions, garages, decks and patios in backyards with limited access, with the engineer specifying depth and installation torque.

Helical pile companies serving West Jordan

The listed company based in West Jordan:

• Intermountain Helical Piers: a West Jordan foundation and concrete contractor serving Utah. Ask which foundation systems it installs before booking.

Costs and what to ask

According to Foundation Repair HQ, helical piers typically cost about $2,000 to $4,000 each installed, with hand-digging adding $200 to $500 per pier. A West Jordan project will vary with depth to stable soil, pier count and access. Our fuller breakdown is in our helical pier cost guide.

Questions to put to any installer in West Jordan:

• Is the design engineered for my site conditions, or based on a standard pier schedule?
• How do you verify capacity during installation, and can I see the torque logs?
• What is the shaft size, and what corrosion protection does it carry?
• Which permits does West Jordan require for this work, and who is responsible for them?

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.