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A Speedy & sturdy support for new home construction
From site-built custom houses to efficient modular solutions and even tiny homes, helical pile foundations are the faster and easier alternative to traditional solutions
What are helical piles for new homes?
Helical piles are an alternative to the traditional poured concrete foundations that are commonly used to support houses here in Central New York. Not only are they faster to install, helical foundations offer better strength in our tricky soil conditions.
You can even use helical piles underneath basements or crawlspaces, and they're ideal for elevating houses above flood zones and ensuring decades of firm support!
Why a helical foundation for new homes?
Highly Adaptable
No matter if you're planning a grand luxury home or cozy tiny house, there's a helical foundation solution to match.
Supports Basements & Crawlspaces
A helical foundation can be installed and ready to use in a single day. Ready over 90% faster compared to concrete.
Reduced Carbon Emissions
Helical piles use far less raw material to deliver seriously strong support. This slashes CO2 emissions related to the foundation.
Removable & Recyclable
Future site remediation is made simple and affordable, as helical piles easily reverse from the ground and can be 100% recycled.
Why should we support your energy storage?
Experienced
Our team has operated out of Syracuse for over 19 years, and we're proud to deliver relentlessly-professional service to the CNY region.
Local
We're your locally owned, operated, and independent foundation contractor. We don't answer to shareholders or board members - we answer to you.
Committed
"Good enough" isn't good enough for us. Our mission is to provide unparalleled service for your project, no matter what.
"I chose CDP Excavating Services based on its ratings and am happy to provide my own review now. Jason, Greg, and the CDP crew performed well above my expectations. The price for the work was very reasonable, and they did a lot of hard work!"
Meg R. | Syracuse, NY
FAQ's about helical foundations for new homes in Central New York
What are helical piles, and why use them for new home construction?
Helical piles are a type of deep foundation used to support structures, and are an alternative to typical poured concrete or driven piles.
Essentially, a helical pile consists of a steel shaft with one (or more) helical-shaped "blades" welded towards the bottom. They're installed by smoothly rotating them into the ground.
Compared to something like a poured concrete foundation, helical piles are faster and cleaner to install and while offering superior strength (especially in challenging soil conditions). You can even use them as footers for concrete or ICF crawlspaces and basements. Helical piles are also ideal for raising a home above the flood zone, making them perfect for construction near the shoreline or in low-lying areas.How do helical piles compare to something like a concrete foundation?
Helical piles offer quite a few advantages over 'traditional' poured concrete foundations.
● Can be installed much faster (sometimes in as little as one day) and reduce your construction time by over 90%● Much more adaptable to different soil conditions and can provide strong support even in loose or saturated areas ● Have a smaller environmental impact thanks to reduced material use, less-disruptive installation, and lower carbon emissions● Can be used to offer deep support to crawlspaces or basements, increasing their structural stability● Long lifespan (up to 75 years and beyond) keeps your home stable for generations to come● Extremely versatile - will readily adapt to modular, site-built, ready-to-move, mobile, and even tiny homesCan helical piles be used under basements or crawlspaces?
Absolutely! A helical foundation can be used to support basements and crawlspaces, replacing the usual excavated concrete footers.
In fact, helical piles are a perfect solution for supporting crawlspaces/basements, as they provide a stable foundation that protects against shifting or movement.
This is particularly useful if you're building in an area with soft soils or artificial fill, as we can bypass weak layers to find firm anchoring in quality strata.How does the installation process of helical piles work?
The installation of a helical pile foundation is a quick, smooth, and easy process.
It involves rotating each pile into the ground until the desired depth and torque are achieved. By monitoring torque, our team can ensure that every pile is installed to specifications.
Once the piles are installed, we can set the 'pile caps' on top to provide an easy transition to whatever type of foundation (i.e. beams, crawlspace, basement) your house requires.
Because this process doesn't require excavation, it minimizes site disruption, soil displacement, and land prep. That means your foundation is ready to use immediately after installation - and in record time.How much will my foundation cost?
This probably won't be the answer you want, but, it depends! The cost of your helical pile foundation is influenced by the overall design, pile size, and number of piles required.
That said, generally speaking, you'll find a helical foundation tends to be more cost-effective overall when compared to other solutions. Even though the per-pile cost can be higher with helicals than concrete, the expedited timelines and smooth installation will save money across your project.
Get in touch with our team today and we'll be happy to provide you with a no-hassle foundation quote for your BESS project!
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