Concrete Piers and Columns
Piers and columns carry point loads into the ground. We drill or dig, reinforce and pour piers for decks, porches, carports and additions, and form columns above grade where the design calls for them, with anchors set so the posts bolt down true.
- PiersDrilled or dug to the required depth
- SteelCages tied to the plans
- ColumnsRound or square forms
- AnchorsSet to the layout
What is included
- 1To the right depthPiers go down to firm soil and below the frost depth the plans require.
- 2ReinforcedSteel cages are tied and placed before the pour.
- 3Set to the layoutAnchors and posts are laid out so the framing fits.
- 4Clean topsPier tops are finished level and tidy.
From the first look to the finished surface
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- 1Review the plansWe look at the plans, the soil, the frost line and the site so the foundation is designed for the building and the ground.
- 2Excavate and formThe site is dug and graded, and forms and steel are set to the plans.
- 3Pour and consolidateConcrete is placed, consolidated and finished to the right levels so the foundation is strong and true.
- 4Cure and hand overThe foundation is cured, forms come off and the site is ready for the next trade.
Is this the right service for you?
- Decks, porches and carports
- Additions that need point supports
- Open structures and pavilions
- Owners replacing failing posts
Common questions
How many piers does a deck need?
It depends on the size, the loads and the design. The plans decide the number and the spacing.
Can piers be poured in tight spaces?
Often yes. We use hand or small equipment and plan access with you first.
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