Frequently asked questions - screw piles
what happens when you hit rocks?
We either dig it out (charged by the hour) or we install a pile on either side of the rock.
what happens when you hit frost?
Option 1: We use our frost bit (rented by the day and charged by the hour)
Option 2: Some of our clients thaw the ground out 4-5 days before we get there (Herman Nelson - Dry Air - Frost Fighters)
Option 3: We have a frost ripper which is a very slow process
Option 4: Some of our clients have lit BBQ briquettes on fire to pull the frost out of the ground
how quick can you come?
We will book you in with a 50% deposit and install after the free line locates are completed. Line locates are required and generally take up to 3 business days.
We’ve been on site as quick as same day when a proper line locate ticket was provided, using a common stocked pile, and payments were made in advance.
do you have screw piles in stock?
Yes, we’ve have had as many as 200+ piles in our yard.
Most common sized piles & caps:
Bin Anchors
2-7/8” screw pile 12’ long with 12” helix
3.5” screw pile 12’ long with 14” helix
4.5” screw pile 12’ long with 16” helix
Screw piles come in a variety of lengths and with single, double or triple helixes. Please contact us for availability. Piles may be in stock in our yard, Saskatoon or require special ordering.
will you install piles without line locates?
No! We do not install on “should be good,” or “we know there’s nothing there.” We will not touch the button until our line locates are completed to ensure everyone’s safety.
Line locates are free and generally can be completed within 3 business days.
Please note free line locates stop at the power meter or pedestal. Charges may apply to mark out private lines after the pedestal.
How do i get an estimate?
Contact us with the following information:
Blueprints/Drawing of your project
Scope of Work you’d like us to include in the estimate
What’s your timeline?
Where are we installing? Please include a pin drop
Who is your builder/contractor?
How many piles and what size(s) do you need?
Do you need caps?
What is the soil type?
How can i get a quick ballpark?
The more information we receive, the closer the ballpark we can provide. Seeing the plans & layout is helpful, how many piles are required, what size of piles (there are so many variations of piles), do you need caps, who is marking out the pile locations, the address, knowing the soil type, is there a torque or depth requirement? There are so many different factors that can come into play which make it extremely difficult to spit out a quick ballpark.
Where do you work?
We travel all over Saskatchewan for all of our services. Please contact us today! We love to meet new people and travel to new places. From big cities to small towns/communities, to all the lakes, farms, acreages, First Nations, you name it - we will be there!