Helical and push piers are the two most common foundation pier systems used in Dallas.
Helical Piers
- Screw into soil like a giant screw
- Immediate load-bearing -- no cure time
- Best for: Lighter structures, additions
- Cost: 1,500-2,500 per pier
Push Piers
- Driven deep using hydraulic pressure
- Strongest pier system available
- Best for: Heavy structures, severe settlement
- Cost: 1,800-3,000 per pier
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