Underpinned to a firm layer.
Push piers are steel tubes hydraulically pushed down through weak soil to a load-bearing layer, then connected to the footing to stabilize and lift a settled home.
- Installation: Hours per pier
- Depth: Until resistance shows a firm layer
- Lift: Hydraulic, controlled steps
What it is, and why it matters.
Push piers use the weight of the structure as the reaction force. Steel tubes are driven section by section until they hit a layer that resists further movement, which means the house will not settle past that point.
They are a strong choice for heavier brick homes and foundations where firm rock or dense soil is within reach, and the hydraulic system lets us lift and level the foundation in controlled steps.
Four things done right.
Proven resistance
Each pier is driven to a measured stopping point.
Controlled lifting
Hydraulics raise the structure gradually.
Strong on heavy homes
Suits brick, masonry and larger structures.
Steel and concrete
Brackets and footing connections built to load.
From first call to push pier underpinning.
- 01
Plan the layout
Pier spacing is set from loads and measurements.
- 02
Open the footing
We expose the footing at each pier location.
- 03
Push the piers
Steel tubes are driven to a firm layer.
- 04
Lift and lock off
The foundation is lifted and the brackets locked.
Push Pier Underpinning across Tennessee.
We do this work in 58 cities, from Memphis and Jackson to Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities.
Push Pier Underpinning: common questions
What is underpinning?
Underpinning means extending or strengthening a foundation by transferring its load to deeper, firmer soil or rock. Piers are the most common method.
Will my house go back to level?
Often most of the way, since lifting is limited by the structure and how long it has been out of level. We tell you what is realistic before work begins.
How do I get a price for push pier underpinning?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-209-7643. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most properties get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about push pier underpinning?
A short visit and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.