Helical pile installers in Pennsylvania
Helical Pile USA lists 17 helical pile companies serving Pennsylvania. Each profile has contact details, services, service area and a link to the company website.
- Danbro Distributors LLC (Philadelphia). Distribution service. Philadelphia distributor of IDEAL helical piles, STELCOR micropiles and installation equipment with engineering support and training for contractors.
- Douglass Pile Co Inc (Bridgeville). General contractor. Douglass Pile Co. in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania has installed driven, auger cast, micro and helical piles around Pittsburgh since 1982.
- GoliathTech Keystone. Construction company. GoliathTech Keystone installs helical piles and repairs foundations for homes and businesses in York, Lancaster, Lebanon and Berks counties, Pennsylvania.
- GoliathTech Lancaster - JLMiller Enterprises LLC. (Red Lion). Helical pile dealer (GoliathTech). GoliathTech helical pile installer in Red Lion, Pennsylvania serving Lancaster, Coatesville, Downingtown and nearby towns for decks and foundations.
- GoliathTech Pottstown - East Penn Foundations Inc (Emmaus). Helical pile dealer (GoliathTech). GoliathTech Pottstown is a GoliathTech dealer in Pennsylvania, installing helical piles for decks, additions and foundations.
- HelicalPro (Houston). Contractor. HelicalPro, a ShalePro Energy Services division in Houston, Pennsylvania, installs helical piles for industrial, energy and renewable projects.
- Ram Jack Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh). Waterproofing service, Concrete contractor, Contractor. Ram Jack Pittsburgh is a Pittsburgh, PA foundation repair contractor offering helical and driven piles across Western Pennsylvania.
- Techno Metal Post Chester Springs. Contractor, Service establishment. Techno Metal Post Chester Springs is a Techno Metal Post dealer in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania installing helical piers for decks, additions, garages and cottages.
- Techno Metal Post Montco LLC (Flourtown). Construction company. Techno Metal Post Montco LLC installs Techno Metal Post helical piles for decks, additions and homes in Flourtown, Pennsylvania.
- Techno METAL POST Northeast Pennsylvania LLC (Greentown). Foundation contractor. Techno Metal Post Northeast Pennsylvania is a helical pile dealer in Greentown, Pennsylvania, installing piers for decks, additions and foundations.
- Techno Metal Post of Pittsburgh (Monroeville). Helical pile dealer (Techno Metal Post). Techno Metal Post of Pittsburgh is a Techno Metal Post helical pier dealer in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, serving decks, additions, homes and garages.
- Techno Metal Post Western Twin Tiers (Bradford). Helical pile dealer (Techno Metal Post). Techno Metal Post Western Twin Tiers is a Techno Metal Post helical pier dealer serving the Western Twin Tiers region for decks, additions, homes and garages.
- Keystone Foundation Repair (Carlisle). Masonry contractor, Concrete contractor, Home inspector, Structural engineer. Keystone Foundation Repair offers helical piles, micropiles, wall repair and waterproofing in Carlisle and across Pennsylvania and Maryland.
- Ram Jack Tri-States (Newtown Square). Helical pile dealer (Ram Jack). Ram Jack Tri-States is a Ram Jack foundation repair dealer in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, serving the tri-state area.
- Baker's Waterproofing. Foundation, Concrete contractor, Contractor, Service establishment, Waterproofing service, General contractor, Insulation contractor, Water damage restoration service. Baker's Waterproofing is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area waterproofing and foundation contractor in business since 1975. Call 717-946-8986.
- Keystone Basement Systems (McKeesport). Foundation, Concrete contractor, Excavating contractor, Waterproofing service, Structural engineer. Keystone Basement Systems is a McKeesport, Pennsylvania basement waterproofing and foundation repair company serving Pittsburgh.
- Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services (Beaver Falls). Contractor, Structural engineer, Waterproofing service. Matthews Wall Anchor and Waterproofing is a contractor and waterproofing service in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Call 800-284-7471.
Helical pile installers by city
Helical Piles in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has two very different trouble spots for foundations. In the east and central valleys, limestone and dolomite bedrock produce sinkholes; the Pennsylvania Geological Survey has inventoried karst features in counties such as Lehigh since 1985. In the southwest, steep hills and weak claystones make the Pittsburgh region the state's most landslide-prone area, according to DCNR.
Helical piles give engineers a way to reach competent material without heavy excavation on a slope or over voids. They also install with little vibration, which matters beside older masonry rowhomes in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In coal country, abandoned underground workings are another reason engineers look for a foundation that can be tested as it is installed.
Common uses in Pennsylvania
- Underpinning homes that have settled on fill or weak soil
- Deck and porch footings that must reach below frost
- Additions and sunrooms on hillside lots
- Support for retaining walls and slope-side structures
- Ground-mount solar on farmland and commercial property
Soil, frost depth, and code considerations
Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code leaves the frost line to each municipality in Table R301.2(1). Local values commonly fall between about 30 and 42 inches; Pittsburgh lists 36 inches and the Philadelphia area generally uses a shallower figure, as compiled by FootingDepth. Confirm your township's number before design.
Most helical pile products carry ICC-ES evaluation under AC358, and the municipal code official or third-party inspection agency issues the permit. An engineer typically sets the minimum embedment and the installation torque required to confirm capacity, and may request a geotechnical review on karst or landslide sites. DCNR's karst inventories and landslide mapping are useful starting points when a buyer or builder wants to know whether a lot sits in a higher-risk area.
Typical helical pier costs in Pennsylvania
A typical installed helical pier costs about $2,000 to $4,000 nationally, with $3,000 a common average, per HomeGuide. Pennsylvania prices shift with depth to bearing, slope access, and how many piers the load requires. Pennsylvania homeowners can compare scenarios in our helical pier cost guide.
Find a helical pile installer in Pennsylvania
Below are installers, foundation repair companies, manufacturers, and distributors that serve Pennsylvania, including the Philadelphia suburbs, the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, and greater Pittsburgh. If your property is in a sinkhole or landslide area, ask whether the contractor has worked with geotechnical engineers on similar sites. It also helps to get two or three quotes that specify the same pile size, helix configuration, and target torque, so the bids can be compared fairly.
Pennsylvania helical pile FAQs
Can helical piles be used in sinkhole-prone areas?
Sometimes. They can carry loads past loose or disturbed soil, but karst is unpredictable. An engineer should evaluate the site, and some projects need borings or geophysical testing first.
How deep do helical piles go in Pennsylvania?
Below your municipality's frost line at minimum, usually 30 to 42 inches, and then deep enough to reach the torque that matches the design load. On hillsides, piles often go deeper to get below weak colluvium.
Do I need a permit for helical piers in Pennsylvania?
Structural work such as decks, additions, and foundation repair generally requires a UCC permit, and inspectors often want to see the torque log for each pile. A few municipalities have opted out of residential enforcement, so check with your township or borough.
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