Certified Helical Pile Installation Contractor in Myrtle Beach, SC

Your Trusted and Certified Helical Pile Team for the Myrtle Beach Area

DeVooght House Lifting provides certified helical pile installation in Myrtle Beach, SC for residential, commercial, and hospitality properties along the Grand Strand. Our combined deep foundation and house lifting services address the unique demands of a coastal market where tourism infrastructure, sandy ground conditions, and hurricane exposure drive year-round need for reliable foundation work.

Foundation Conditions Along the Grand Strand

Myrtle Beach and the broader Grand Strand stretch along the Horry County coastline, where loose sandy ground dominates the profile from the Atlantic shore to the Intracoastal Waterway. This material drains quickly but compresses under structural loads, and bearing strata capable of long-term support often lie well below the reach of shallow footings.

The region receives roughly 52 inches of rainfall annually, keeping the water table elevated and saturating the ground around foundations for extended periods. Coastal erosion is an ongoing concern along the beachfront, where shifting sand can undermine existing pilings and footings. Inland properties near the Intracoastal Waterway face similar risks from periodic flooding and ground movement.

DeVooght Helical Pile Project

Our Helical Pile Services

Residential Foundation Repair

Steel helical piers are hydraulically advanced through weak sandy material until torque monitoring confirms each pile has engaged stable bearing strata. Brackets transfer the home’s weight from the failing footing to the piles, halting settlement and allowing elevation recovery.

House Elevation

For Grand Strand homeowners needing to raise their property above FEMA base flood elevation, DeVooght installs the helical pile foundation and performs the structural lift as a single coordinated project.

Commercial and Hospitality Foundations

Myrtle Beach’s tourism economy depends on hotels, restaurants, retail buildings, and entertainment venues — many built on marginal coastal ground. Our commercial helical pile services provide deep foundation solutions for new construction and retrofit stabilization of existing structures, with minimal disruption to adjacent businesses.

New Construction

Builders across Horry County use our helical piles to eliminate the settlement risk inherent in shallow footings on sandy coastal ground. Piles install before footings are poured, accept load immediately, and meet ICC-ES AC358 criteria and SC coastal building code requirements.

Service Areas

• Myrtle Beach
• North Myrtle Beach
• Surfside Beach
• Garden City Beach
• Murrells Inlet
• Pawleys Island
• Conway
• Little River
• Horry County
• Georgetown County

Frequently Asked Questions

Are helical piles suitable for beachfront properties with erosion concerns?

Because helical piles anchor into deep strata well below the erosion zone, they maintain their capacity even when surface material shifts or erodes. This makes them a strong choice for beachfront and dune-adjacent construction.

How does Myrtle Beach’s rainfall affect foundation stability?

Fifty-two inches of annual rainfall keeps the ground saturated for long periods, reducing its bearing capacity and accelerating settlement under structural loads. Helical piles bypass this problem by transferring load to competent strata at depth.

Can helical piles be installed without disrupting a commercial property’s operations?

The installation process uses compact hydraulic equipment that produces minimal noise and no vibration. Most commercial projects can proceed with the business remaining open and adjacent areas unaffected.