Push Piers: A Permanent Fix for Foundation Settlement in Halifax
Push Piers: A Permanent Fix for Foundation Settlement in Halifax
When your home begins to show signs of foundation settlement — cracks in walls, uneven floors, or doors that no longer close properly — it’s a sign that the ground beneath your foundation is no longer stable. At Ridgeback Basement Systems, we provide a long-term, warrantied solution for Halifax homeowners: the Supportworks Push Pier System.
Engineered for strength and reliability, Push Piers are designed to permanently stabilize your foundation — and in many cases, lift it back to its original position.
What Are Push Piers?
Supportworks Push Piers are heavy-duty steel piers hydraulically driven deep into the ground beneath your foundation until they reach stable, load-bearing soil or bedrock. Once installed, these piers transfer the weight of your home from weak surface soils to a solid, stable layer underground.
Push Piers can be installed inside or outside your foundation walls and are completely hidden once installation is complete. They’re ideal for homes in the Halifax Regional Municipality experiencing settlement due to soft, shifting, or moisture-sensitive soil.
Key Features of the Supportworks Push Pier System
- Year-Round Installation — Can be installed in any season, regardless of temperature or weather conditions.
- 25-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty — Warrantied against manufacturing defects, backed by Ridgeback’s own performance guarantee.
- Galvanized Steel Design — Optional corrosion-resistant finish for long-term durability.
- Below-Grade Solution — Fully concealed once backfilled; no visible impact on your property.
- Superior Depth Capacity — Can reach greater depths than other repair methods.
- Lifting Capability — Provides an opportunity to restore your foundation to its original position, closing cracks and improving function of doors and windows.
How Push Piers Work
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Soil Excavation: A small area is excavated to expose the foundation footing.
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Bracket Installation: A heavy-duty steel bracket is installed below the footing.
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Pier Driving: Interlocking steel pier sections are hydraulically driven through the bracket until bedrock or stable strata is reached.
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Load Transfer: The home’s weight is transferred from unstable soil to the stable soil or rock below.
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Lifting & Stabilization: The foundation can often be gently raised back to level.
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Backfill & Restoration: Once the home is stabilized, soil is replaced and landscaping restored.
Once complete, your structure is permanently stabilized — with the strength to resist future movement.
Why Halifax Homeowners Choose Ridgeback
When it comes to foundation repair, not all pier systems are created equal. Some lower-quality systems can bend or kink during installation, compromising strength and longevity.
The Supportworks Push Pier System, used exclusively by Ridgeback, includes a patent-pending external steel sleeve that reinforces the pier directly below the foundation bracket — the most critical area for maintaining structural strength. This innovation prevents kinking, buckling, and rotation during installation, ensuring your foundation stays secure for decades.
When to Use Push Piers
Push Piers are the best solution when:
- Bedrock or load-bearing soil lies deep beneath your foundation.
- Local soil information is limited or unknown.
- You need a permanent solution to stabilize and lift your home.
- You want minimal disturbance to your lawn and landscaping.
- You want to protect your home’s value and prevent further damage.
For lighter structures such as decks, stoops, or new additions, Helical Piers may be recommended instead — but for most settling foundations in Halifax, Push Piers offer the most reliable and least risky fix.
Proudly Serving Halifax and Surrounding Communities
At Ridgeback Basement Systems, we specialize in foundation repair services throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) — including Bedford, Dartmouth, Sackville, Fall River, Tantallon, and surrounding areas.
Our push pier systems come with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty and a Ridgeback performance guarantee, so you can feel confident your home’s foundation is protected for the long term.
Get a Free Foundation Repair Quote in Halifax
If you’re seeing cracks, uneven floors, or signs of foundation settlement, Ridgeback Basement Systems can help. Our Supportworks Push Pier System provides a permanent, warrantied fix for foundation instability.
Call today or request your free on-site inspection and written quote.
We’ll assess your foundation, explain your options, and recommend the best long-term solution for your home.