Meet the Piers: How Each One Saves Your Foundation
If foundations had a superhero team, it’d be made up of some tough, reliable, no-nonsense characters—each with a specialty, each ready to save the day when things start to shift. At Woods Basement Systems, we know our piers well. They're the strong, silent types who work underground—literally—to protect homes from sinking, cracking, or crumbling. And if they could talk, here’s what each would say about the part they play in keeping your house standing tall.
Push Pier: The Strong, Silent Type
“Call me when things get serious,” Push Pier would say, arms crossed and steady as a rock. Made of rugged steel and driven deep into stable soil or bedrock, Push Pier doesn’t mess around. When your home is sinking due to weak, shifting soil, Push Pier steps in to transfer the weight of your home to a more secure layer below. He’s your go-to for heavier structures and serious settlement issues. Quiet, reliable, and strong—it’s hard not to feel safer with him on the job.
Helical Pier: The Spirited Problem Solver
Helical Pier is the clever one, always thinking ahead. With spiral-shaped blades that screw into the ground like a giant corkscrew, she’s perfect for lighter structures, porches, or where soil conditions make it hard for other piers to get deep. “Why push when you can twist your way to stability?” she jokes with a wink. Helical Pier is especially handy when access is tricky or soil conditions are unpredictable—she’s all about adaptability and finesse.
Slab Pier: The Unsung Hero
Slab Pier might not get the spotlight as often, but don’t underestimate him. He’s the guy who knows how to support homes with sinking concrete slabs—like garage floors, interior rooms, or basement surfaces. “I’ve got your floor’s back,” he says, leveling things out and restoring stability where other piers can’t reach. Slab Pier may work behind the scenes, but his impact is anything but small.
Together, this trio tackles just about every foundation problem a home might face. Whether your house is settling unevenly, your floors are cracked, or you’ve noticed sticking doors and windows, one (or more) of these heroes might be the solution.
Of course, they don’t work alone. Every pier is installed by our expertly trained crew at Woods Basement Systems, using top-of-the-line materials and backed by long-term warranties. We assess each home individually to choose the best type of pier for your specific foundation needs—because even superheroes need the right mission.
If your home is showing signs of foundation trouble, don’t wait until things get worse. Let Push, Helical, and Slab Pier work their magic—guided by our team of trusted experts.
Call Woods today—because your foundation deserves a team of pros (and piers) who always have your back.