Helical piles are increasingly being considered and favored as foundations for commercial retail spaces.

In Manitoba commercial retail units and commercial office buildings have historically been almost exclusively built on concrete foundations, however we are seeing a shift away from this in recent years. helical piles are increasingly being considered and favored as foundations for commercial retail spaces. From commercial office buildings to strip malls, to singular retail units, many businesses are making the switch to helical piles. Helical piles are a great option in poor soil conditions, where the condition of the ground may not be suitable to support the weight of the structure. If soil in the area is soft it can settle and over time this can cause the structure to shift out of alignment. This can be dangerous not only in terms of safety but to your business as well. Helical piles are perfect in situations like these because they are installed to refusal, if a singular pipe is not long enough then extensions can be added to achieve the required depth.

Helical piles are an extremely versatile piling option.

As you know, not every project goes exactly as planned. In fact most of the time something comes up that ends up slowing down construction. Unlike concrete, helical piles are an extremely versatile piling option. If it turns out that more piles need to be installed than initially thought, or if the position of the pile needs to be changed this is not a big issue. Helical piles are easy to transport and can easily be removed from the ground. Mistakes do happen but costly mistakes can be avoided when you trust VersaPile's piling professionals.

Have an upcoming project for a commercial retail unit? As Manitoba's largest helical pile installers, we have the equipment needed to properly pile commercial buildings. Give VersaPile a call today to learn more about helical piles for commercial retail foundations!