Helical pile foundations. Fast, low-disturbance deep foundations with no excavation or concrete cure time.
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HelicalPro, a division of ShalePro Energy Services, installs helical pile foundations for new construction, temporary construction, and existing foundation repair across the Appalachian Basin and nationwide. Helical piles are a cost-effective, less invasive alternative to traditional concrete foundations. They can be loaded the same day they are installed, produce limited material displacement, install in any climate or weather with no effect on bearing capacity, and can be removed and reused, making them ideal for temporary work.
What helical piles includes
- Engineered helical pile foundations for new construction and repair
- Bearing capacity measured and documented during install
- Same-day loading with no concrete cure time
- Limited material displacement and low ground disturbance
- Installs in any climate or weather with no effect on capacity
- Removable and reusable for temporary construction
Where helical piles are used
Installation applications are nearly endless. HelicalPro supports foundations across energy, industrial, and renewable projects.
On the job
Backed by proven equipment partners
Chance Foundation Solutions
Our piles are CHANCE foundation solutions from Hubbell Power Systems, the world's largest manufacturer of helical piles and in operation since 1912, engineered for dependability and long-term stability.
Intech Anchoring Systems
Intech provides distribution and engineering support with value engineering, competitive pricing, and short lead times so every project is a success.
Digga
We drive our piles with Digga drive heads and their Torque Hub Indicator, so bearing capacity is measured and documented as each pile goes into the ground.
Markets we serve with helical piles
Data Centers
ShalePro builds and operates the energy infrastructure that powers AI data centers: fuel-gas and midstream, site civil, fabrication, foundations, and long-term operations and maintenance. We power the data center, outside the fence and up to the power island.
View market ->Industrial Fabrication
The West Alexander fabrication campus. Large and small bore pipe spools, skids, and industrial process assemblies built to spec for energy and industrial clients.
View market ->Renewables
ShalePro supports renewable and energy-transition projects with civil work, helical pile foundations, mechanical construction, fabrication, and long-term operations and maintenance, from solar array foundations to renewable natural gas facilities.
View market ->Related services
Fabrication
The West Alexander fabrication campus. Large and small bore pipe spools, skids, and industrial process fabrication built to spec.
Learn more ->Industrial and Commercial Painting
Industrial and commercial coatings for piping, structures, tanks, and equipment, delivered by the same certified crews that build the site.
Learn more ->Industrial Insulation
Industrial insulation for piping and equipment, keeping process temperatures, personnel protection, and efficiency in spec.
Learn more ->Frequently asked questions
What are Helical Pile applications in the Oil and Gas and Heavy Industrial Sectors?
Pipe and Equipment Foundations, New and Retrofit Construction, Quick Installs where time does not allow concrete to cure, and Tight and Confined install areas.
How is helical pile bearing capacity verified?
HelicalPro drives every pile with a Digga drive head and Torque Hub Indicator, so installation torque and bearing capacity are measured and documented for each pile as it goes into the ground.
Are Helical Piles better than concrete foundations?
Depending on circumstances, Helical Piles are an excellent alternative to concrete foundations. Helical Piles are installed to a calculated torque value equating to corresponding compression, tension and shear forces. Helical Piles are installed and can be put under a load immediately with no cure time or testing required. Piles can be installed vertically or battered depending on need.
What are advantages to using Helical Piles?
Helical Piles can be loaded immediately, no need to allow time for concrete to cure. Helical Pile installation is virtually surface disturbance free. Piles are screwed into the ground with no need to excavate or dispose excess spoils.
Are helical piles a good fit for solar and renewable projects?
Yes. Helical piles keep ground disturbance to a minimum, require no excavation or site prep, install in inclement weather, and are a vibration-free option for environmentally sensitive areas. They can also be removed and reused, making them well suited to solar and renewable energy foundations.
Who manufactures the helical piles ShalePro installs?
HelicalPro installs CHANCE foundation solutions from Hubbell Power Systems, an industry leader in earth anchoring technology and the world's largest manufacturer of helical piles, in operation since 1912.
What is a helical pile?
A helical pile is a soil anchor, much like a wood screw. It uses friction and torque to create a stable foundation, anchor, or tie-down point.
Are helical piles permanent?
They can be. Helical piles are made of galvanized steel, so they will not rust and can remain in place for as long as needed. For temporary work, they can be installed, used, and then removed with no major surface damage, and reused if no twisting or bending occurred.
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