Push steel piers provide permanent stabilization and lift for settling foundations by transferring structural loads to deep, stable soils.
What Are Push Steel Piers?
Push steel piers (also known as resistance piers or hydraulically driven piers) are high-strength steel pipes driven deep into the ground beneath a foundation until they reach stable, load-bearing strata such as bedrock or dense soil. Once in place, the weight of the structure is transferred to the piers, stopping further settlement and even allowing for precise foundation lifting.
When Are Push Piers Used?
Push piers are the go-to solution when a building shows signs of foundation settlement caused by weak or shifting soils. They are commonly used in:
- Cracked or sloping foundations
- Settling interior floors or walls
- Sticking doors and windows
- Homes built on expansive or unstable soils
How Push Piers Work
- Brackets are attached to the foundation footing
- Steel pipes are hydraulically driven into the ground using the building’s weight
- Installation continues until the piers reach a layer of competent load-bearing soil or rock
- The building load is transferred from the unstable upper soil to the piers
- Optional lift: The foundation is carefully raised to its original position
Advantages of Push Steel Piers
- Minimal Excavation: Installs from the exterior or interior with minimal soil disruption
- Load-Tested: Each pier is driven and tested using the weight of the structure
- Permanent Support: Transfers load to stable strata unaffected by seasonal soil movement
- Engineered Solution: Ideal for residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings
- Precision Lift: Allows controlled realignment of settled foundations
Push Piers vs. Helical Piers
While both are used for foundation stabilization, push piers rely on the structure’s weight to drive them into the ground, making them ideal for heavier buildings. Helical piers, on the other hand, have screw-like blades and can be installed even before the structure is built — useful for lighter loads and new construction.
Signs You May Need Push Piers
- Diagonal cracks in drywall or brickwork
- Uneven floors or floor separation from baseboards
- Windows and doors that don’t open or close properly
- Visible foundation cracks or gaps between the foundation and structure
Why Choose PiersPro for Push Pier Installation?
- We use only American-made steel pier systems with lifetime warranty
- Experienced, licensed foundation repair experts
- Precision hydraulic equipment and digital monitoring
- Clean, respectful crews with minimal disturbance to landscaping or interiors
PiersPro proudly serves Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and surrounding areas.
