Helical pile installers in Michigan
Helical Pile USA lists 16 helical pile companies serving Michigan. Each profile has contact details, services, service area and a link to the company website.
- GoliathTech Central Michigan - Woodcraft Design and Build LLC (Howell). Helical pile dealer (GoliathTech). GoliathTech Central Michigan, run by Woodcraft Design and Build LLC, installs helical piles from Howell, Michigan across the Ann Arbor and Detroit suburbs.
- GoliathTech Northern Michigan - ENDURAPILE LLC (Alpena). Helical pile dealer (GoliathTech). GoliathTech Northern Michigan installs GoliathTech screw piles for decks, additions, cottages and foundation repair in Alpena, Michigan.
- GoliathTech Southwest Michigan (Vicksburg). Helical pile dealer (GoliathTech). GoliathTech Southwest Michigan installs GoliathTech helical piers in Vicksburg, Michigan for decks, additions and cottages.
- Helical Pier Distribution LLC / Robert Hastings (Howell). Construction company, Construction material wholesaler, Manufacturer. Howell, Michigan manufacturer and wholesale supplier of helical piers, with in-house engineering support for installers and contractors.
- Innovative Pier Solutions. Construction company, Service establishment. Helical pier and foundation repair company with a west Michigan phone number, offering deck piers, new construction piles and crack repair.
- Kent Foundation Repair of East Michigan (Romulus). Concrete contractor. Kent Foundation Repair of East Michigan installs helical piers and tiebacks for foundations, retaining walls and boardwalks in Michigan.
- Kent Foundation Repair of West Michigan (Grand Rapids). Concrete contractor. Grand Rapids helical pier installer, now operating as Kent Foundation Solutions, serving Michigan and the Midwest.
- Northern Michigan Helical Pier (Indian River). Construction company. Northern Michigan Helical Pier installs Pier Tech helical piers for new construction in Indian River and Northern Lower Michigan.
- Pro-Crete Ltd (Waterford Twp). Foundation, Concrete contractor, Waterproofing service. Waterford Township, Michigan helical pile installer branded DriveTech, offering foundation repair, underpinning and waterproofing statewide.
- Team Elmer's (Traverse City). Excavating contractor, Asphalt contractor, Asphalt mixing plant, Crane service, Paving contractor, Paving materials supplier, Ready mix concrete supplier, Sand & gravel supplier, Snow removal service. Traverse City, Michigan contractor offering helical piers within a wider piling, excavation, concrete and paving operation.
- Techno Metal Post SE Michigan LLC (Detroit). Helical pile dealer (Techno Metal Post). Techno Metal Post SE Michigan LLC is a Techno Metal Post dealer in Michigan, installing helical piles for decks, additions and foundations.
- Great Lakes Piling (Harrison Twp). Steel distributor. Harrison Township, Michigan steel piling distributor stocking round and square tubing and helical piles, shipping across the United States.
- Ram Jack of Ann Arbor, MI (Easton Rapids). Helical pile dealer (Ram Jack). Ram Jack dealer in Eaton Rapids, Michigan offering steel pier foundation repair, concrete lifting, wall solutions and commercial piles. Free estimates.
- Ayers Basement Systems (Kentwood) (Kentwood). Waterproofing service, Concrete contractor, General contractor. Kentwood, Michigan basement waterproofing and foundation company serving Michigan and Northern Indiana. No helical pile services appear on its site.
- Ayers Basement Systems (Lansing) (Lansing). Waterproofing service, Concrete contractor, General contractor. Ayers Basement Systems in Lansing, Michigan handles basement waterproofing, foundation repair and crawl space work for Michigan and Indiana homes.
- Lansing Foundation Repair Experts (Lansing). Concrete contractor, Waterproofing service. Lansing Foundation Repair Experts in Lansing, Michigan offers foundation, crack, house leveling and crawl space repair.
Helical pile installers by city
Helical Piles in Michigan
Michigan's surface geology is dominated by glacial deposits, according to the Michigan Geological Survey's overview. The state soil, Kalkaska sand, formed in sandy glacial deposits across the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula, and the Soil Science Society of America's Kalkaska guide notes it is one of 672 soil series in the state. That variety means foundation conditions can change a lot within a single county, from loose sand to heavier glacial till and lake-bed material.
Some areas add a second hazard. Karst features such as sinkholes and earth cracks occur in Alpena and Presque Isle counties, along the Upper Peninsula's Niagara Escarpment, and near Monroe, according to the Michigan Karst Conservancy. Helical piles let engineers set bearing depth from field torque readings rather than guessing at what lies below.
Common uses in Michigan
- Deck, porch, and three-season room footings that must reach below frost
- Underpinning settled basements and crawlspace homes
- Garages, pole barns, and cabins on sandy or soft sites
- Lakefront docks, boardwalks, and shoreline structures
- Ground-mount solar arrays on farm and commercial land
- Light commercial signs, canopies, and equipment pads
Installers use compact hydraulic equipment, so they can reach tight lake-house lots and finished backyards. In winter, the same machines can work once crews clear snow, though frozen surface soil may need to be broken through first.
Soil, frost depth, and code considerations
Michigan's cold climate sets the minimum footing depth. The Permits Guide reports the 2015 Michigan Residential Code requires a 42-inch frost depth for deck footings across most of the state. Local building officials can modify the requirement based on site conditions.
Manufacturers document helical pile capacities through ICC-ES evaluation reports issued under acceptance criteria AC358. An engineer normally specifies the helix configuration, depth, and installation torque for each project.
Typical helical pier costs in Michigan
Nationally, helical piers typically run about $2,000 to $4,000 each installed, with many foundation repair jobs averaging close to $3,000 per pier, according to HomeGuide. Michigan jobs can fall anywhere in that range depending on pier count, depth to bearing soil, and site access. See our helical pier cost guide for a breakdown.
Find a helical pile installer in Michigan
The listings below cover installers, foundation repair companies, manufacturers, and distributors that work in Michigan. Many serve Detroit and its suburbs, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, and the northern lakeshore communities. Compare service areas, ask whether the crew installs to an engineer's torque specification, and request installation logs when the job is complete.
Michigan helical pile FAQs
Do helical piers work in Michigan's sandy soils?
Yes. The helix plates are advanced through loose sand until torque readings show adequate bearing. In rapidly draining sand, the design focuses on reaching a dense layer rather than relying on surface soil.
How deep do footings and piles go in Michigan?
Footings must sit below the frost line, which is 42 inches for most Michigan residential work. Helical shafts typically go deeper, to wherever torque shows competent bearing soil, and the engineer sets the final depth.
Do I need a permit for helical piers in Michigan?
Usually. Structural foundations and most decks require a permit, and exemptions for small freestanding decks are narrow. Confirm with your local building department before work starts.
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