Lehi Foundation Pros
Piering and Underpinning in Lehi, UT
Steel push piers and helical piers stabilize settling Lehi foundations, with free written estimates and permit handling.
- 15+ Years local experience
- 500+ Projects completed
- Licensed & Insured
Serving Lehi and nearby communities.
A foundation that's dropped on one corner doesn't fix itself, and surface patching won't stop the movement underneath it. Piering and underpinning transfers the weight of your home off shifting soil and onto piers driven or screwed down to bearing strata, which is the only way to actually stop settlement rather than cover it up.
Lehi Foundation Pros sees this most often in subdivisions built within the last decade, where fill soil under the footing hasn't fully compacted and clay layers below it keep moving with the seasons.
What's included
What's Included with Piering and Underpinning
- Typically included — load assessment, access excavation, pier driving to bearing soil, bracket attachment, hydraulic lift to target elevation, backfill and site restoration.
- Optional — additional monitoring points for ongoing settlement tracking, landscaping restoration beyond basic backfill.
- Customer prep — clear a few feet of access around the foundation perimeter where piers will go in, move anything stored against the exterior wall.
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How Our Piering and Underpinning Process Works
Step 1Load Assessment
Technician calculates weight distribution to set pier spacing and count.
Step 2Access Excavation
Small pits dug at planned pier locations around the foundation.
Step 3Pier Driving
Steel push piers or helical piers advanced to load-bearing soil or bedrock.
Step 4Load Transfer
Brackets connect piers to the footing to carry structural weight.
Step 5Leveling Adjustment
Hydraulic jacks raise the foundation back toward its original elevation.
Step 6Site Restoration
Excavated areas backfilled and compacted to match surrounding grade.
Materials
Materials and Methods for Piering and Underpinning
Pier type and hardware are chosen based on soil depth and the load your structure is carrying, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Steel Push Piers
Deliver deep, reliable support for heavier structural loads, matched to Utah County's clay layers that sit well below typical fill depth.
Helical Piers
Provide torque-driven support suitable for variable soil conditions, often preferred where access is tight around newer Lehi homes.
Underpinning Brackets
Connect piers securely to existing foundation footings so load transfers evenly instead of concentrating at one point.
Hydraulic Lift Systems
Used to achieve controlled and precise foundation elevation changes without overcorrecting.
Galvanized Coatings
Protect steel components from corrosion in moisture-retaining clay soils common across the valley.
Compacted Fill Material
Stabilizes soil around newly installed piers so it doesn't shift again after backfill.
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How Long Does a Piering and Underpinning Take?
Most jobs run a few days depending on pier count and access, with the actual lift happening toward the end once all piers are set.
- 01
Inspection and plan
same day.
- 02
Permit filing
about a week when structural.
- 03
Access excavation
half dayper section.
- 04
Pier installation
one to several days by pier count.
- 05
Lift and load transfer
a few hours once piers are set.
- 06
Backfill and cleanup
half day.
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Permits and Codes for Piering and Underpinning
Permit rules vary by jurisdiction, so confirm specifics with Lehi City before work begins.
| Typically needs a permit | Often no permit |
|---|---|
| Installing structural piers or helical anchors under a load-bearing foundation | Minor monitoring or inspection visits with no structural installation |
| Any work that changes the elevation of an existing footing | Cosmetic patch-back of landscaping after pier work is complete |
| Excavation adjacent to a foundation wall for structural support | — |
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DIY vs Hiring a Pro for Piering and Underpinning
| DIY | Hire a pro |
|---|---|
| Watching for new cracks or door sticking and noting when they started. | Any pier installation, since load calculations and bearing depth require engineering judgment. |
| Keeping gutters and downspouts clear so water isn't adding extra load to the soil near the foundation. | Correcting an already-settled foundation, where getting the lift sequence wrong can crack the slab further. |
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When to Call for Piering and Underpinning
Call Lehi Foundation Pros for a free estimate before the movement gets worse.
- Doors and windows that stick seasonally and have gotten worse over the past year.
- One corner of the house visibly lower than the rest, or a sloped floor you can feel.
- Stair-step cracks in brick or block that keep widening.
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Before and After Piering and Underpinning
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FAQs
Piering and Underpinning FAQs
How long does underpinning take on a typical house?
Most residential jobs run a few days to about a week depending on how many piers are needed and how accessible the foundation perimeter is.
How much does piering cost in Lehi?
Cost depends on pier count, depth to bearing soil, and access difficulty. A written estimate after inspection gives you a real number instead of a guess.
Do I need a permit for piering and underpinning?
Yes, , since this is structural work that changes how your foundation bears weight.
Can I do any part of this myself?
No. Pier placement and load transfer require engineering judgment that isn't a DIY-safe call.
Will piering stop my foundation from settling further?
Properly installed piers transfer the structure's weight to stable soil or bedrock, which stops the movement that caused the settling in the first place.
How do I know if I need piering versus crack injection?
Piering addresses actual foundation movement and settlement. Crack injection seals a crack that isn't actively moving. An inspection tells you which situation you're in.
Next step
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