Helical pile installers in Minnesota
Helical Pile USA lists 23 helical pile companies serving Minnesota. Each profile has contact details, services, service area and a link to the company website.
- Foundation Support Systems (Minnetonka). Construction company. Foundation Support Systems, a Boyer Building Corporation division in Minnetonka, MN, installs Pier Tech helical piers for foundation repair and boardwalks.
- GoliathTech Eau Claire (Blaine). Helical pile dealer (GoliathTech). GoliathTech Eau Claire is a GoliathTech helical pier dealer serving Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with an address in Blaine, Minnesota.
- GoliathTech MN LLC (Blaine). Construction company. GoliathTech screw pile installer in Blaine, Minnesota for decks, sheds, manufactured homes, solar and foundations, installing year-round.
- GoliathTech South Dakota (Blaine). Helical pile dealer (GoliathTech). GoliathTech South Dakota is a GoliathTech helical pile installer serving South Dakota for decks, homes, cottages and commercial foundations.
- Helical Anchors Inc. (Minneapolis). Building materials supplier. Helical Anchors Inc. manufactures galvanized helical piles, piers and anchors in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with ICC-ES evaluated designs.
- Helical Piers Inc. (Winsted). Manufacturer. Helical Piers Inc. is a Minnesota helical pile manufacturer in Winsted, with roots in drill rod and in-hole tool production dating to the 1960s.
- HELICO (Albertville). Construction company, Deck builder. Helico installs helical piers for decks, additions and foundation repair from Albertville, Minnesota, serving the northwest Twin Cities suburbs.
- Lakes Area Helical Piers. Contractor, Service establishment. Lakes Area Helical Piers installs helical piers for decks, docks, boardwalks and additions in Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes area.
- Landlock Helical (Rogers). Contractor. Landlock Helical in Rogers, Minnesota installs helical piers for deck and porch footings and replaces failing footings in the Twin Cities area.
- Midwest Helical Piers, LLC (Mora). Construction company. Midwest Helical Piers, LLC of Mora, MN installs helical piers for decks, additions and foundation repair, with digital torque reports.
- Piling System (Norwood Young America). Excavating contractor. Piling System installs helical piles, micropiles and shoring for foundations and solar footings across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
- Pro Helical (Ramsey). Construction company. Pro Helical is a family-owned installer of helical piers in Ramsey, Minnesota, offering year-round installation and torque log reports for inspections.
- SPTech Helical Piers (Loretto). Construction company. SPTech Helical Piers in Loretto, Minnesota installs PierTech helical piers and distributes them to certified installers in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Techno Metal Post Central Minnesota (Waconia). Helical pile dealer (Techno Metal Post). Techno Metal Post Central Minnesota is a Techno Metal Post helical pier dealer in Waconia, Minnesota, serving decks, additions, homes and garages.
- Techno Metal Post Midwest Minnesota LLC (Brooten). Helical pile dealer (Techno Metal Post). Techno Metal Post Midwest Minnesota is a helical pile dealer in Brooten, Minnesota, installing piers for decks, additions and light structures.
- Techno Metal Post Northeast Minnesota (Duluth). Helical pile dealer (Techno Metal Post). Techno Metal Post Northeast Minnesota installs Techno Metal Post helical piles for decks, additions and homes in Duluth, Minnesota.
- Techno Metal Post Red River Valley (Moorhead). Helical pile dealer (Techno Metal Post). Techno Metal Post Red River Valley is a Techno Metal Post helical pile dealer in Moorhead, Minnesota and the Red River Valley.
- TR Helical Piers (Bloomington). Construction company. TR Helical Piers installs helical piers for decks, additions and foundation repair from Bloomington, Minnesota, serving the Twin Cities area.
- Viking Helical Anchors (Eden Prairie). Association or organization. Eden Prairie, Minnesota supplier of high-strength helical anchors and piles with engineering support and installation equipment for contractors.
- Atlas Foundation Company (Maple Grove). Construction company, Drilling contractor, Pile driving service. Atlas Foundation Company of Maple Grove, MN is a deep foundation contractor offering micropiles, sheet pile and helical work.
- DBS. Waterproofing service, Concrete contractor, Contractor, Service establishment, Insulation contractor. DBS in the Duluth, MN area does foundation repair and waterproofing, with helical piers listed among its repair products.
- Byars Underground (Annandale). General contractor, Contractor. Byars Underground is a general contractor in Annandale, Minnesota. Call 612-616-3756 to confirm services, including helical piles.
- Damyans Construction LLC - Concrete & Helical Pier Installation (Hopkins). Concrete contractor. Damyans Construction LLC is a concrete and helical pier contractor in Hopkins, Minnesota, in the Minneapolis area. Call 612-987-1913.
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Helical Piles in Minnesota
Minnesota's ground was shaped by glaciers. About 11,000 years ago, glacial Lake Agassiz covered the northwest, and the flat Red River Valley it left behind is capped by 5 to 60 feet of fine silt over glacial till. The Minnesota DNR describes the lake's former bed as a mix of sandy deposits, loamy till, and clay and silt, with peatlands where the water table sits at the surface. Soft, wet, or variable soil like this is a common reason foundations settle.
Winters add a second problem. Frozen ground heaves shallow footings, so structures need support that reaches below the frost line. Helical piers are screwed through weak surface soil to bear on firmer layers, which makes them a practical choice for additions, decks, and repairs in tight yards.
Common uses in Minnesota
- Underpinning settled foundations on soft clay, silt, or fill
- Footings for room additions and garage expansions
- Deck, porch, and pergola footings that must resist frost heave
- Lake and cabin foundations, including docks and lifts on wet or sandy sites
- Ground-mount solar arrays on farm and commercial land
- Light commercial signs, canopies, and equipment pads
Installers use hydraulic drive heads on small machines or by hand, which suits wooded lake lots and finished yards. Crews watch installation torque and stop when the readings match the engineer's design load.
Soil, frost depth, and code considerations
Minnesota's frost rule is one of the deepest in the country. Under Minnesota Rules 1303.1600, the minimum footing depth for frost protection is 3-1/2 feet in southern Zone II and five feet in northern Zone I, unless an engineer competent in soil mechanics determines otherwise. Residential work follows the 2018 International Residential Code as amended in Minnesota Rules chapter 1309. Confirm your zone and permit needs with the local building department.
Manufacturers typically document helical pile capacities through ICC-ES evaluation reports issued under acceptance criteria AC358. An engineer normally sets the required depth and the installation torque that correlates to the design load.
Typical helical pier costs in Minnesota
Nationally, helical piers typically run about $2,000 to $4,000 each installed, with an average near $3,000 per pier, according to Foundation Repair HQ. The same guide notes that hand-digging around landscaping or structures can add $200 to $500 per pier. Minnesota jobs can land anywhere in that range depending on how deep the stable layer is, how many piers are needed, and site access. See our helical pier cost guide for a breakdown.
Find a helical pile installer in Minnesota
The listings below cover installers, foundation repair companies, manufacturers, and distributors that serve Minnesota. Many work across the Twin Cities, Rochester, Duluth, and St. Cloud areas, so compare service areas, ask whether the crew installs to an engineer's torque specification, and request copies of installation logs.
Minnesota helical pile FAQs
Do helical piers work in Minnesota's frost conditions?
Yes, when the helix plates are set well below the frost line and into competent soil. Because the plates bear deep, seasonal freezing near the surface does not lift the pier the way it can lift a shallow footing. The engineer also checks the shaft and bracket for frost-related loads.
How deep do helical piles go in Minnesota?
There is no single number. The code sets a minimum footing depth for frost, but pile depth is set by where torque readings show adequate bearing, which depends on the soil profile at your site and the load.
Do I need a permit for helical piers in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota cities and counties require a permit for foundation repair, additions, and new structures, and rules differ between municipalities. Confirm with your local building department before work starts.
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