
What Is Foundation Piering?
Foundation piering is a proven structural repair solution used to stabilize settling or sinking foundations. Engineered steel foundation repair piers are set deep beneath the home until they reach stable soil or bedrock capable of carrying the weight of the structure.
Once the piers are in place, the weight of the home shifts off unstable surface soils and onto stronger ground below. This helps prevent further settlement and, in many cases, allows settled portions of the foundation to be carefully lifted closer to their original position.

What Causes a Foundation to Settle?
Foundation settlement begins beneath your home, where changing soil conditions gradually reduce the support beneath the foundation. Poorly compacted soil, heavy rain, drought, expanding clay and erosion can all cause the ground to shift or lose its ability to support the weight of your home. As the foundation settles, it may sink unevenly, leading to cracks, sloping floors, sticking doors and windows and other signs of structural movement. Foundation piering solves the problem at its source by transferring the home’s weight past unstable soil to deeper, load-bearing ground for long-term foundation stabilization.

Our Foundation Piering Solutions
No two settling foundations are the same, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all repair. During a professional inspection, we’ll assess your foundation, soil conditions and the extent of settlement to recommend the right foundation piering solution for your home.
For permanently stabilizing settled foundations
Foundation Push Piers
Foundation push piers are hydraulically pressed beneath your home’s foundation until they reach stable, deeper supporting soils or bedrock. Once installed, they move the weight of the home off unstable soils to provide permanent support. In many cases, push piers can also help lift settled sections of the foundation closer to their original position.

For a wide range of soil conditions and specialized applications
Foundation Helical Piers
Foundation helical piers are mechanically screwed into the ground until they reach stable, load-bearing soil. Their helical plates pull the piers deep into stable soil, providing dependable support in a wide range of soil conditions. Helical piers are commonly used for foundation settlement repair, additions, porches and other structures requiring deep foundation support.

Common Signs Your Home May Need Foundation Piering
Foundation settlement tends to develop slowly, and the warning signs may become more noticeable over time. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, your home may benefit from a professional foundation inspection.
- Stair-step cracks running through brick, block or masonry walls Interior wall cracks, especially around doors and windows
- Uneven or sloping floors throughout your home Sticking doors and windows that no longer open or close easily
- A settling or sinking foundation causing visible structural movement
- Gaps around windows, doors or trim that widen as the home shifts

What To Expect
Ready to get started?
Schedule a free estimate to start your repair journey with Thrasher.
Schedule your inspection
Fill out our form or give us a call to book your inspection. Share what you’ve noticed so we can send the right expert to your home.
Full home
inspection
An expert will inspect the problem area and surrounding conditions, including soil movement, drainage, structural integrity, and any related concerns.
Clear explanation
of findings
We’ll walk you through what we’re seeing in easy-to-understand language so you know the root cause of the issue, not just the symptoms.
Review recommendations
If repairs are needed, we’ll outline your options, pricing, and timeline so you can make the best decision for your home.
Schedule your free inspection—
It'll only take
a minute
Meet with a trusted expert, and get
clear answers about your home.











