Steel Push Piers and Hollow Bar
Deep Foundation Solutions for Settlement and Soil Stabilization in PA and OH
When a foundation begins to sink, shift, or fail due to unstable soils, Matthews Wall Anchor & Waterproofing Services provides engineered deep foundation systems designed to permanently stabilize your structure.
Depending on your soil conditions, access limitations, and required load capacity, our team uses one of two highly effective systems:
- Steel Push Piers to support and lift structures settling into weak soil
- Hollow Bar Micropiles to reinforce collapsing or unstable ground and provide deep anchorage where traditional piers cannot be installed
Both solutions deliver long-term structural stability and are installed by a team with decades of experience handling the challenging soil conditions found throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Our region’s clay-rich soils, hillside terrain, and freeze–thaw cycles commonly contribute to settlement and soil instability making deep foundation solutions essential for long-term structural safety. If you have a sinking or shifting foundation and you want a permanent stabilization solution, contact Matthews Wall Anchor.
Steel Push Piers for Foundation Settlement Repair
Steel push piers are a proven deep foundation solution used to stabilize and potentially lift homes experiencing foundation settlement. By driving galvanized steel piers down to stable, load-bearing soil or bedrock, we permanently transfer the weight of your home away from soft or failing surface soils.
Signs You Need Steel Push Piers
- Cracks in brick, block, or poured concrete foundation walls
- Cracks above doors, windows, or room corners
- Sticking doors or windows
- Floors that slope or feel uneven
- Gaps between floors, ceilings, and walls
- Chimney pulling away from the home
- Sinking exterior slabs or patios
These signs typically indicate soil failure, erosion, water saturation, or poor compaction, all common issues in our region.
Benefits of Steel Push Piers
- Permanent stabilization by transferring weight to strong soil or bedrock
- Potential to lift your home back toward its original position
- Ideal for severe settlement or heavy structures
- Galvanized, corrosion-resistant materials for long-term performance
- Minimally invasive installation around your foundation
- Engineered, code-compliant solutions backed by long-term warranties
Hollow Bar Micropiles for Soil Reinforcement and Deep Foundation Support
Hollow Bar Micropiles (self-drilling anchors) are high-strength, steel reinforcement elements designed for poor, collapsing, or loose soils where traditional piers cannot be installed. They simultaneously drill and grout into unstable soil, creating strong anchorage capable of supporting heavy residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
Signs You Need Hollow Bar Micropiles
- Foundation sinking in collapsing or caving soils
- Structural issues in limited access areas such as basements, crawlspaces, or interior rooms
- Sloping yards or hillside movement near the foundation
- Retaining walls tilting or failing
- Commercial or industrial structures requiring high load capacities
- Projects where push piers cannot reach competent soil
These systems are ideal for difficult soil conditions, tight spaces, and heavy load requirements.
Benefits of Hollow Bar Micropiles
- Engineered for collapsing or unstable soils
- High load capacity ideal for commercial and industrial projects
- Drilling and grouting occur simultaneously for maximum strength
- Works in restricted or low-headroom environments
- Long-term structural reinforcement with corrosion-resistant components
- Versatile use: soil stabilization, underpinning, slope support, retaining wall reinforcement
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