Deep Foundation Solutions with Helical Piles

 Helical piles are the ideal solution when soils are weak to significant depths, providing reliable support where traditional foundations are not practical. They are excellent for carrying quick point loads such as sundecks, as well as transferring heavier loads from upper floors directly to stable ground. Helical piles are also the preferred choice when excavation is impossible due to high groundwater, where pumping cannot lower the water table to the required depth. At BC Foundations, we design helical pile systems to support entire house foundations or reinforce specific sections where soil conditions are especially weak or challenging. 

Helical piles are versatile and can be engineered for a wide range of projects, including:

• Residential foundations – new homes, additions, garages, and modular buildings
   
• Underpinning & foundation repair – stabilizing and lifting existing structures
   
• Decks, porches, and sunrooms – quick point-load support without large excavation
   
• Commercial and industrial buildings – warehouses, steel structures, and mezzanines
   
• Retaining walls and shoring systems – providing lateral and vertical stability
   
• Boardwalks, fences, and signage – lightweight structures in soft or wet ground
   
• Slope stabilization – anchoring soil and preventing movement on steep terrain
   
• Challenging groundwater sites – where excavation is not feasible due to high water tables
   

Helical piles are one of the most effective solutions for underpinning and lifting houses. They can be installed with minimal excavation, even in tight or difficult access areas, and provide immediate structural support. This makes them the fastest, cleanest, and most reliable option for stabilizing failing foundations, correcting settlement, or preparing a home for additional loads such as a new floor or extension. 

At BC Foundations, we provide complete helical pile solutions — from engineering design to final installation. Every project is designed in compliance with EGBC (Engineers and Geoscientists BC), BCBC 2024 (British Columbia Building Code), and the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual (4th Edition), ensuring that your foundation meets all regulatory requirements.

Unlike firms that outsource design or rely on engineers located outside the region, we have a licensed engineer on-site and available throughout the project. This means field reviews are performed directly by the responsible engineer, who can revisit and adjust the design on the spot as real soil conditions are encountered during installation. This hands-on approach eliminates delays, reduces costly errors, and ensures the highest level of accountability and safety.

Helical piles excel in demanding environments such as weak soils, high groundwater areas, and sloped terrain where traditional excavation is not practical. Their installation requires compact and versatile equipment, allowing us to work efficiently in tight or restricted access sites with minimal disturbance. Even when machinery cannot reach certain areas, we have the capability to use specialized hand-held drive systems to complete the installation.

This flexibility means that no matter how difficult the conditions, BC Foundations can engineer and install a safe, reliable solution tailored to your site. From stabilizing entire structures to reinforcing only the sections that need it most, our helical pile systems provide dependable performance where other foundation methods cannot.

Based in Kamloops, BC Foundations provides engineered helical pile solutions across the province. We proudly serve projects in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Kamloops, Merritt, Salmon Arm, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, and Abbotsford, along with all surrounding communities. Whether your project is residential, commercial, or industrial, our team delivers expert design and installation backed by local engineering support and on-site field reviews. Wherever you are in BC, we bring dependable foundation solutions to your site.