Effective Date: October 2026
1. Technical Reference Purpose Only
HelicalPierDirectory.com is an independent educational and technical reference directory. Content published on this site—including torque-to-capacity equations, soil descriptions, depth benchmarks, and pricing estimates—is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute structural, geotechnical, or professional engineering counsel.
2. Mandatory Professional Engineering Requirements
Foundation stabilization, underpinning, and new structural construction require project-specific geotechnical soil borings and signed, sealed design plans by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC) and municipal building codes. Never undertake foundation underpinning without qualified engineering oversight.
3. Consumer Due Diligence & Contractor Verification
Listing in this directory does not constitute a warranty or endorsement. Property owners and general contractors are solely responsible for verifying:
- Current state commercial contractor licenses and specialty underpinning endorsements.
- Active commercial general liability and workers compensation insurance policies.
- Valid manufacturer installer certification for the specific helical system installed.
- Past project references on structurally comparable projects.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HelicalPierDirectory.com disclaims all liability for structural failures, contractor disputes, project delays, or consequential damages resulting from interactions with contractors listed herein.