Helical pile installers in California

Helical Pile USA lists 25 helical pile companies serving California. Each profile has contact details, services, service area and a link to the company website.

  • Built ICON (Clayton). Contractor. Built ICON in Clayton, California builds mass timber homes and ADUs and installs GoliathTech helical screw pile foundations in the Bay Area.
  • Dalinghaus Construction Inc (Irvine). Concrete contractor, General contractor. Dalinghaus Construction Inc in Irvine, California repairs foundations and installs helical piers, helical piles, push piers and tiebacks.
  • Foundation Pile Inc (Fontana). Construction company. Foundation Pile Inc of Fontana, CA offers helical piles among driven and drilled deep foundation services in the Southwest.
  • GoliathTech East Bay South (Clayton). Helical pile dealer (GoliathTech). GoliathTech East Bay South installs helical piers for decks, additions and foundations around San Jose and Fremont, California.
  • Helical Anchors (Simi Valley). Contractor. Helical Anchors (Advanced Support Technology) in Simi Valley, California supplies Earth Screw helical anchors and piles through dealers.
  • Point Pacific Drilling (Petaluma). Drilling contractor, Contractor, General contractor. Petaluma, California drilling contractor installing helical piers, resistance piers and tiebacks in tight-access Bay Area sites.
  • Ram Jack SoCal (Chatsworth). Helical pile dealer (Ram Jack). Ram Jack SoCal is a Ram Jack dealer in Chatsworth, California, serving Santa Clarita and Los Angeles with helical pile and foundation repair.
  • Saber (Paramount). Foundation, Concrete contractor, Contractor, Construction company, Insulation contractor, Masonry contractor, Waterproofing service. Saber repairs foundations and lifts concrete across Southern California from Paramount, offering push piers, helical piles and helical tiebacks.
  • All American Traditions Foundation Repair, Inc. (Upland). Foundation, Construction company, Contractor, Concrete contractor, General contractor. All American Traditions Foundation Repair offers push piers, helical piers, anchors and mudjacking from Upland, California.
  • Bud's Drilling Services (San Jose). Construction company. Bud's Drilling Services offers drilling, helical pier installation and dirt removal in San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • NorCal Ram Jack (Rio Linda). Helical pile dealer (Ram Jack). NorCal Ram Jack is a Ram Jack foundation repair dealer serving the Sacramento area through the Bay Area, listed in the directory for pier and pile work.
  • Pacific Ram Jack (Healdsburg). Foundation, Contractor, Electrician, Home inspector. Pacific Ram Jack, listed in Healdsburg, California, is a Ram Jack network dealer for foundation repair and steel piles in the North Bay.
  • Ram Jack Central Coast & Valley (Atascadero). Helical pile dealer (Ram Jack). Ram Jack Central Coast & Valley is a Ram Jack dealer in Atascadero, California, offering foundation repair, steel piers and helical pile solutions.
  • Ram Jack of the Bay Area (Santa Clara). Helical pile dealer (Ram Jack). Ram Jack of the Bay Area is a Ram Jack dealer in Santa Clara, California offering foundation repair, steel piers and piles, and concrete lifting.
  • Ram Jack Pacific (El Cajon). Foundation, Contractor. Ram Jack Pacific is a Ram Jack foundation repair dealer in El Cajon, serving San Diego and Southern California.
  • Coast Construction And Foundation Repair (Ventura). General contractor. Coast Construction and Foundation Repair of Ventura, CA does concrete, hillside and retaining wall repair; helical piers are not named.
  • EagleLIFT, Inc. (Rancho Cucamonga). General contractor. EagleLIFT is a general contractor in Rancho Cucamonga, California offering concrete lifting and foundation work. Call 877-752-2522.
  • Foundation Strategies and Construction Inc. (San Jose). Concrete contractor, Drainage service, General contractor. Foundation Strategies and Construction Inc. in San Jose, California repairs and retrofits foundations and builds new foundations and ADUs.
  • Geobear CA LLC (Yorba Linda). Construction company, Structural engineer. Geobear CA LLC in Yorba Linda, California repairs foundation settlement with geopolymer injection; it does not appear to install helical piles.
  • Golden Retrofit & Foundation Repair (Van Nuys). Construction company. Van Nuys, California foundation contractor offering earthquake retrofit, foundation repair and pier and post support across the Los Angeles area.
  • Goliath Tech West (Irvine). Contractor. Goliath Tech West is a contractor in Irvine, California, part of the GoliathTech helical pile brand. Call 800-980-3570 to confirm coverage.
  • Helical Pier 1. Construction company, Structural engineer, Service establishment. Helical Pier 1 is a helical pier and structural engineering firm serving the San Francisco North Bay area. Call 415-488-4598.
  • Helix Construction Corp. Construction company, Service establishment. Helix Construction Corp is a construction company with a Los Angeles area phone number, 818-488-4149. Call to confirm services and coverage.
  • Pacific Piles (San Diego). Construction equipment supplier. Pacific Piles is a construction equipment supplier in San Diego, California. Call 619-709-4235 to confirm products and services.
  • Sunshine Foundation Repairs of Torrance (Torrance). Construction company. Sunshine Foundation Repairs of Torrance is a Torrance, California foundation repair business serving Los Angeles. Call 888-720-3544.

Helical pile installers by city

Helical Piles in California

California's foundation challenges are less about frost and more about shaking and slopes. The California Geological Survey maps Seismic Hazard Zones where liquefaction or earthquake-induced landslides are likely, and properties in those zones may need a site investigation and mitigation during permitting. Hillside neighborhoods in Los Angeles and the Bay Area add steep access and variable fill.

Helical piles are useful in these settings because the equipment is compact, installation produces little spoil, and each pile's capacity can be checked by installation torque. Engineers use them for hillside decks, retrofits, and sites where drilling large concrete piers would be difficult. They are also used where crews must work around mature trees, septic systems, or protected habitat, since the piles go in without large excavations or curing time.

Common uses in California

  • Hillside decks and additions where concrete trucks cannot reach
  • Foundation repair and underpinning for settled homes
  • Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in tight backyards
  • Ground-mount solar and EV-charging canopies
  • Mountain cabins and decks in the Sierra Nevada
  • Boardwalks and trail structures in sensitive coastal and wetland areas

Soil, frost depth, and code considerations

At low elevations, frost rarely controls design, and the California Residential Code's general rule that exterior footings sit at least 12 inches below undisturbed ground usually governs. In the mountains it is different: Placer County's residential design criteria list an 18-inch frost line for elevations of 5,001 to 7,000 feet and 24 inches above 7,000 feet. Other mountain counties set their own values. Near the coast and in the valleys, the bigger questions are usually soil strength, groundwater, and whether the lot falls inside a mapped hazard zone, which can trigger a geotechnical report before permit approval.

Helical pile systems are typically evaluated through ICC-ES under AC358, while the local building department issues permits. In a state with high seismic demand, the engineer of record specifies lateral and axial capacity, pile spacing, and the torque that verifies each installation.

Typical helical pier costs in California

According to HomeGuide, helical piers commonly cost $2,000 to $4,000 each installed nationwide, with about $3,000 typical. California jobs often trend higher because of labor costs, engineering, and difficult hillside access. Our helical pier cost guide explains the variables.

Find a helical pile installer in California

The companies listed below include installers, foundation repair contractors, manufacturers, and distributors serving California. Many cover the Los Angeles area, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and the Sacramento region. Ask about seismic retrofit experience and whether the contractor works regularly with your city's plan-check process.

California helical pile FAQs

Are helical piles allowed in earthquake zones?

Yes. They are used in seismic regions when an engineer designs them for the expected lateral and uplift loads. Local plan review decides whether a specific design is approved, and projects inside a mapped liquefaction zone often need a geotechnical investigation first.

How deep do helical piles go in California?

Depth is driven by load and soil strength. In most of the state the frost line is shallow, so piles are advanced until installation torque shows the required capacity, which may be well below the minimum footing depth.

Do I need a permit for helical piers in California?

Almost always for structural work. Hillside and hazard-zone properties may also need a geotechnical report before a permit is issued.

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