What type of deep foundation is right for you?

What type of deep foundation is right for you? We are pile driving contractors and get paid to install
driven piling, but there are many types of deep foundations.

Helical piers. Helical piers were originally designed for uplift loads, like anchor points for power poles. In the late 60’s The A B Chance company designed a helical pier for downward loads, foundations, underpinning. The helical piers work best in situations where overhead clearance is tight or space doesn’t allow for driven piles.

Compacted stone or Engineered stone foundations. These are generally good when ground conditions
require more support in the first 5-10 below the foundation. Major drawbacks are the amount of trucks needed to haul poor soils away and then to haul stone back to the site. For the entire length
Geo-pier or rammed stone. These are good when ground conditions permit for the drilling of the holes and compacted stone to be placed. Disadvantages are overburden removal and is usually expensive for house foundations.