Midwest's Largest & Longest-Running Foundation Underpinning Company

Foundation underpinning is a structural repair method that adds additional support beneath existing foundations to prevent further settling and stabilize sinking buildings. Foundation underpinning systems use steel piers driven deep into stable soil layers to transfer the building's weight away from unstable surface soils. Our resistance pier and helical pier systems provide permanent foundation support that prevents vertical settlement and restores structural integrity.

Foundational underpinning refers to the structural support system installed beneath existing foundations to prevent settling and provide permanent stability. Foundation underpinning involves installing steel piers that extend deep into stable soil layers, transferring building loads away from unstable surface soils. Our foundational underpinning systems include resistance piers and helical piers designed to support building weight and prevent further foundation movement with professional installation standards.

Foundation underpinning costs vary significantly based on home size, settlement extent, soil conditions, and pier system requirements. Every foundation presents unique challenges affecting pier installation needs and pricing. Foundation underpinning costs depend on the number of piers required, excavation complexity, and structural access considerations. We provide detailed estimates with transparent pricing and flexible financing options. If you get another company's estimate for the same work and/or services — an apples to apples comparison — we'll match that price.

The three primary types of foundation underpinning are resistance piers, helical piers, and concrete underpinning. Resistance pier systems use 3-inch steel pipes driven deep using building weight, ideal for heavy structures with deep footings like Midwest homes. Helical pier systems use 10-inch screw piers that don't rely on building weight, suitable for lighter structures. Concrete underpinning involves extending existing footings deeper, though pier systems provide superior long-term stability for most foundation settling issues.