Why Helical Piles Are the Smart Choice for New Construction Long Island
If you’re building or doing home renovations Long Island, the most critical choice you’ll make in you house building design is the type of foundation system to use. While traditional concrete foundations have been the standard for decades, more homeowners, builders and engineers are turning to helical piles.
Here are some reasons that helical piles are outperforming foundations in Long Island:
1. Better Suited to Long Island’s Soil Conditions
Long Island’s Soil is diverse and often problematic for traditional foundations. Many areas contain loose sand, clay and high water tables, especially on the South Shore coastlines. These conditions can cause traditional foundations to shift, settle or crack over time.
Helical Piles are screw-like steel shafts that are mechanically advanced deep into stable soil or bedrock. They’re engineered to bypass weak surface soils and anchor in more secure layers below, providing unmatched stability and reducing long term movement.
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2. Minimal Excavation, Less Disruption
Helical Piles are installed with minimal disturbance. Installation typically requires only small equipment and can be completed in a matter of hours, not days. That makes them ideal for tight access areas, additions and retrofits common in suburban Long Island neighborhoods.
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3. Ideal for Coastal and Flood-Prone Areas
Long Island has an extensive coastline. Many homes are in flood zones or located on unstable sandy soils. Traditional foundations in new construction Long Island often don’t meet FEMA or local code requirements without expensive reinforcement. Helical piles are a preferred solution for elevated foundations, capable of supporting structures on pilings that resist both lateral and vertical loads—perfect for hurricane-prone areas and floodplain construction.
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4. All Season Installation
Long Island winters can halt important project due to frozen ground and curing delays for concrete. Helical piles don’t require curing and can be installed year-round, even in cold weather. The flexibility can keep your project on schedule and avoid seasonal delays.
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5. Environmentally Friendly and Cost-Effective
Helical Piles are considered a more eco-friendly option. They require less soil displacement, less material is used, and fewer emissions are generated.
They’re also cost-effective, especially when considering the reduced labor, faster installation time and long term performance.
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6. Perfect for Home Renovations Long Island
Many Long Island homes are older and need foundation upgrades or additions. Traditional foundations can be difficult to add without significantly disrupting the existing structure.
Helical piles are easily installed next to or beneath existing homes, making them the go=to solution for foundation repair and home additions. They can be installed in confined areas without damaging the surrounding property or landscaping.
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7. Long Island General Contractor Specializes in Piles
From Long Beach to the Hamptons, homeowners and Long Island contractors are increasingly choosing helical pies over traditional concrete foundations for speed, durability and reliability. Whether you’re building a new home, doing an addition, or shoring up and old house, helical piles offer a smarter foundation solution tailored to Long Island’s unique environment.
Contact Ben’s General Contracting Corp for all your helical piles needs. We have been a Long Island remodeling contractor for over 45 years. We have been certified to install helical piles for over a decade. Call us today—(516) 623-2945.
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