pier system
If your foundation is settling, sinking, or showing signs of structural movement, foundation piers provide a permanent solution. At DBS Repair, we install customized foundation pier systems designed to transfer the weight of your home to stable, load-bearing soil or bedrock below.
Three Pier Systems. One Goal:
Permanent Foundation Stability.
Foundation piers work by transferring the weight of your home from unstable upper soil down to bedrock or dense load-bearing soil. Once installed, piers stop settlement and often allow for partial or complete lift of the structure back to its original elevation.


Versatile option
Helical Piers
Screw-shaped piers torqued into the ground using a hydraulic drive head. Work in both compression and tension. Used for new construction, light structures, and areas with limited access.

For slab foundations
Slab Piers
Specifically designed for concrete slab foundations. Installed through small holes cut in the slab. Lifts and stabilizes settling interior slabs including garage floors and basement slabs.
Push Piers:
Hydraulic Precision for Heavy Foundations
Push piers are the most commonly used foundation pier for existing residential and commercial foundations. Each pier section is hydraulically driven downward until it reaches competent load-bearing soil or bedrock. The weight of the structure itself provides the driving resistance.
Once all piers are in place and connected to the foundation bracket, a synchronized hydraulic lift system transfers the load from the failing soil to the piers, often lifting the structure back to its original elevation.




Helical Piers:
Versatile Support for New and Existing Structures
Push piers are the most commonly used foundation pier for existing residential and commercial foundations. Each pier section is hydraulically driven downward until it reaches competent load-bearing soil or bedrock. The weight of the structure itself provides the driving resistance.
The helical plates engage the soil mechanically, providing resistance in both compression (downward load) and tension (uplift load). Installation torque is monitored continuously and correlates directly to load capacity.
Slab Piers:
Interior Slab Stabilization Without Major Demo
Settling concrete slabs are a common problem in Minnesota and Wisconsin due to freeze-thaw cycles and expansive soils. Slab piers are driven through small holes cut in the existing slab, reaching stable soil below without requiring the slab to be fully demolished.
Once piers are installed and connected to a slab bracket, the slab section can often be lifted back to its original elevation. Holes are patched after installation.

Pier System Comparison
Your DBS inspector will recommend the correct pier type based on your foundation type, soil conditions, structure weight, and available access. This table provides a general overview.
| Pier Type | Best Application | Foundation Type | Drives To | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Push Piers | Existing heavy structures, full settlement repair | Poured concrete, block | Bedrock or load-bearing resistance | Lifetime (transferable) |
| Helical Piers | New construction, light structures, limited access | All types including new footings | Competent load-bearing soil | Lifetime (transferable) |
| Slab Piers | Settling interior or garage slabs | Concrete slab | Load-bearing soil below slab | 25-year manufacturer |
Push Piers
Helical Piers
Slab Piers
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