Kaysville Foundation Pros

Piering and Underpinning in Kaysville, UT

Piering and underpinning for Kaysville homes: steel push piers, helical piers, and free estimates on settlement repair.

Serving Kaysville and nearby communities.

If your foundation keeps sinking year after year instead of stabilizing, a surface patch won't hold it. Piering and underpinning transfers the structure's weight down to stable soil or bedrock, past the clay layer that's been moving under it.

Bench lots along the Wasatch foothills near Kaysville see this often. Grade changes and soil shift on sloped parcels put uneven pressure on footings, and that uneven pressure is exactly what piering is built to correct. Kaysville Foundation Pros evaluates the load before recommending how many piers a given foundation needs.

What's included

What's Included with Piering and Underpinning

Typically included

Load assessment and pier spacing plan
Excavation at each pier location
Steel push pier or helical pier installation to load-bearing strata
Hydraulic lift and leveling to restore elevation where possible

Optional

Interior finish repair after lift (drywall, trim touch-up)
Combined wall stabilization if bowing is also present

Customer prep

Clear landscaping or structures near the foundation perimeter
Expect some yard disruption near each pier access point

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How it works

How Our Piering and Underpinning Process Works

Step 1
Load Assessment
The structure's weight distribution is analyzed to determine pier placement.
Step 2
Access Excavation
Small excavation points are created along the foundation perimeter.
Step 3
Pier Driving
Piers are driven or screwed into the ground until reaching stable strata.
Step 4
Load Transfer
Brackets connect the piers to the foundation to redistribute structural weight.
Step 5
Leveling Adjustment
Hydraulic equipment carefully raises the foundation to its intended position.
Step 6
Site Restoration
Excavated areas are backfilled and compacted to match the original grade.

Materials

Materials and Methods for Piering and Underpinning

Steel Push Piers
Deliver deep, reliable support for heavier structural loads, a solid match for homes on deeper clay deposits.
Helical Piers
Provide torque-driven support suitable for variable soil conditions, often used on lighter additions.
Underpinning Brackets
Connect piers securely to existing foundation footings.
Hydraulic Lift Systems
Used to achieve controlled and precise foundation elevation changes.
Galvanized Coatings
Protect steel components from corrosion over time.
Compacted Fill Material
Used to stabilize soil around newly installed piers.

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Timeline

How Long Does a Piering and Underpinning Take?

A single pier can go in within a day. Full jobs scale with pier count.

01
Site evaluation
same day
02
Permit approval
1 week
03
Pier installation
1–3 days
for most homes
04
Leveling and backfill
1 day

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Before & after

Before and After Piering and Underpinning

Before
After

FAQs

Piering and Underpinning FAQs

How long does foundation pier installation take?

A single pier typically takes a few hours to install. A full job with multiple piers usually wraps in one to three days depending on access and soil depth.

Does Kaysville have expansive clay soil or sandy soil?

Davis County has a mix, but expansive clay is common, especially on bench and foothill lots, which is why piering is such a frequent fix here.

What's the cost range for piering?

Per-pier cost generally runs a few thousand dollars, with total job cost shaped by pier count, depth, and site access. A free estimate gives you a firm number.

Will homeowners insurance cover piering for clay soil movement?

Most standard policies exclude gradual earth movement. Check your policy, but plan to budget for the repair directly .

Is underpinning something I can DIY?

No. This is engineered structural work that requires calculated load transfer. A miscalculated pier placement can make settlement worse, not better.

Next step

Get a Piering and Underpinning Estimate in Kaysville

Request a free estimate and we'll assess your settlement pattern before recommending a pier count. Call Kaysville Foundation Pros at (385) 348-5312.

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