Helical / Screw Pile Foundation for Solar Panels
Why choose helical (screw) piles?
Because they represent a major investment, solar panels must be able to withstand the harshest weather conditions and have a long lifespan. With their durable and solid design, galvanized steel screw piles offer the most cost-effective solution for anchoring solar panels for the long-term. Go green now and equip your municipality or business with solar panels. Thanks to the strength of GoliathTech's helical (screw) piles, you can be confident that you're making a positive contribution to the environment!
A rapid and damage-free installation
Our quick installation process, carried out with light and compact equipment, allows you to avoid excavation and begin building as soon as the installation of the helical (screw) piles is complete. In addition, we can install them in all types of soils and spaces, even restricted ones that would normally be hard to reach. With the help of our certified installers, GoliathTech’s screw piles will support the foundation of your solar panel for many years to come.
Finally, don't forget that screw pile foundations are much more economical than traditional concrete foundations. This is another advantage that can’t be overlooked!
An accurate cost estimate
Before installing your solar panel using screw piles, contact one of our certified installers so that they can determine the type, amount, and location of the helical (screw) piles to be installed. Depending on your project, they will be able to estimate the costs.
Minimal impact to the landscape
No excavation
Ideal for restricted spaces
Year-round installation
Removable and reusable
Suitable in all soil conditions
Lifetime warranty
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Why should I use helical (screw) piles for solar panels over other foundation systems?
You can begin construction on our piles, immediately after their installation. Not to mention the fact that if you ever do need to move your solar panels, helical (screw) piles are much easier to remove than a solar concrete foundation, which tends to be very expensive and difficult.
What are the advantages of using helical (screw) piles vs concrete for solar panels?
- Low impact to the environment
- Installation can be done in a matter of days not weeks
- Minimal impact to landscape
- Removable and reusable system
- Easier to remove and relocate than a solar concrete foundation
How many screw piles do I need for the installation of solar panels?
1-6
How deep should helical (screw) piles go for solar panels?
7-14ft
What are the different types of solar panel foundations?
- Helical (screw) piles
- Concrete slab
How much does it cost to install helical (screw) piles for my solar panel project?
Please contact a certified installer for a quote for your specific project.
Do I need footings for this type of application?
No, they aren't needed.
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Helical (screw) pile installation: quick and easy!
While construction projects usually leave you tired, frustrated, and counting down the days, with GoliathTech’s help, you’ll find yourself at ease. The expertise of our certified installers, combined with the cutting-edge technology used by our team, allows us to gather and then calculate all the information that we need for the project’s success; and ultimately, to leave you with a project that you’ve only imagined in your dreams.
The steps of a screw pile foundation project
Step 1
Planning your project
First and foremost, it is essential to determine the nature of your project, as well as the various needs associated with it. Evaluate the time, budget, and space available to you so that you can pass this information on to one of our certified installers, when the time comes.
Step 2
Consultation and estimate
Our certified installers are waiting for your call! With the help of precise calculations and an exhaustive analysis of the type of soil and the load to be supported, they will be able to provide you with an estimate of the cost of the product and will design a solution tailored to your needs.
Step 3
Installation
The big day has finally arrived. The helical (screw) piles will be screwed in as deeply as possible. It’s likely that during the installation, some technical details will need to be adjusted, such as the length of the piles or the size of the helices. Our experts know how to react quickly in order to ensure the absolute stability of your foundation.
Step 4
Everything is ready for construction
There’s no delay or clean-up required between the end of installation and the start of construction. As soon as the last screw pile is anchored into the ground, you can start building your project.
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Types of applications: a helical pile foundation for incomparable anchorage
From deck to home foundations, our helical (screw) pile system is the best foundation solution for you.
GoliathTech's expertise promises you peace of mind
No matter what your project is…
GoliathTech helical piles are ready
In order to provide you with a helical (screw) pile foundation solution that’s designed to meet your needs and specific project, our network of certified installers and consultants make the most of their vast expertise in the field. Recognized for their know-how, they conform screw piles to meet the unique nature of your property and project, rather than offering you a solution... cast in concrete!
- Agricultural Tents
- Balconies
- Boardwalks, Bridges, and Footbridges
- Bollards and Guardrails
- Carports
- Cellphone Towers
- Clotheslines
- Containers
- Cottages and Cabins
- Decks
- Docks and Boathouses
- Electric Charging Stations
- Exterior Stairs
- Fences
- Garages
- Gazebos
- Home Additions
- Home Foundations
- Homes and Buildings
- Lamp Posts
- Mailboxes
- Modular and Manufactured Homes
- Parks and Schools
- Railways
- Retaining Walls
- Sheds
- Signage and Billboards
- Silos and Greenhouses
- Solar Panels
- Sunrooms and Solariums
- Swimming Pools
- Underpinning
- Warehouses
- Wind Turbines
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