Southern Design Piers
Our Passion is Excellence
Who We Are
Southern Design Piers is the sister company of Southern Design Concrete. The company was founded in 2019 to help builders encountering substandard soils maintain construction schedules by performing helical piers in conjunction with concrete foundations when necessary.
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SDP's founder, Deven Bradford, has a degree in civil engineering. His education combined with experience in concrete construction provides inherent understanding of structural capacities and the importance of following engineered specifications when reinforcing deep foundations. Each member of the SDP team must complete a rigorous certification process to become accredited through Chance Piers, the USA-based company that revolutionized helical pier technology.
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The equipment used by SDP is the most advanced in the industry and utilizes certified calibrated torque meters to insure proper installation of every pier. Additionally, all steel installed by SDP is USA-produced in Centralia, Missouri and includes a manufacturer lifetime guarantee.
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At SDP, innovation and expertise converge to mitigate substandard soils for both residential and commercial projects. SDP has gained the trust of customers by delivering engineered value propositions through double and triple helix configurations not always offered by competitors. Southern Design Piers has become an industry leader, applying cutting-edge technology to address complex soil challenges.
Our Services
Helical Piers and Pilings
SDP installs helical piers using the latest advancements in technology to provide stable and reliable foundation solutions.
Substandard Soil Mitigation
SDP expertly addresses and corrects issues with poor-quality soils according to engineer specifications to ensure the integrity and longevity of your construction project.
Why Piers?
Sometimes substandard soils are identified in the location where a concrete foundation will be constructed. When substandard soils are insufficient to support the load-bearing capacity necessary to sustain the planned structure, helical piers can be installed to provide instant load-bearing capacity. Compared to traditional foundation systems, helical piers provide superior installation efficiency and long-term dependability for deep foundations.
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Otherwise known as helical piles or helical foundations, this unique system utilizes steel shafts drilled to a specific load-bearing capacity measured by torque (defined as rotational force). SDP utilizes a certified calibrated torque meter to measure kips of resistance in rotational force for each individual pier. This is the most effective method of measuring the load-bearing capacity of helical piers.
Helical piers produce zero waste and are instantly load-bearing, allowing projects to move forward immediately. We often partner with our sister company, Southern Design Concrete, to keep projects moving forward efficiently even when unexpected soils are encountered. Southern Design Piers is ready to help mitigate substandard soils, facilitate your schedule, and protect your budget. There is not better way to make sure your foundation is solidly supported.
Quick Installation
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Environmentally Friendly
Zero Spoils or Waste During Installation
Immediate Load Bearing Capacity
Cost-Effective
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Ideal for Sites with Challenging Access
Who We Work With
Residential Builders
SDP keeps projects on schedule by installing helicals piers in conjunction with the foundation.
Commercial Contractors
SDP strictly complies with engineer requirements for helical piers to reinforce commercial structures.
Developers
SDP installs helical piers to reinforce structures and complex culvert footings.
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