How Many Piers Does My Home Need?
Pier count is the biggest factor in your repair cost — and it’s set by measurement, not by a salesperson’s guess. Here’s what determines it.
It follows the movement
Piers go where the slab has dropped. A single settled corner needs few; widespread settlement needs more. The elevation survey maps exactly where.
Spacing and load
Engineered spacing along the perimeter beam — and any interior pads — sets the final count for steel-pier repair.
Avoid over- and under-piering
Too few piers and the slab still moves; too many and you overpay. Measurement gets it right — see the cost guide.
- Piers go where the slab has actually dropped.
- Engineered spacing sets the count.
- Measurement avoids over- and under-piering.
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