# Balconies encoding="utf-8" ?[Home](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/index.md)[Application](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/type-application/helical-piles-residential.md)Balconies ![screw piles for balconies house](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/goliathtech-application-photos-balconies-778-x-494.png) ![screw piles for balconies elevated](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/balconies-i1.jpg) ![screw piles for balconies to stabilize the structure](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/balconies-i2.jpg) ![screw piles for balconies for 2-storey wooden house](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/balconies-i3.jpg) ![balcony on screw piles](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/balconies-i4.jpg) ![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/story34-2015-09-goliath-helical-terrasse-final-v1-02-1290x950.jpg) ![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jack-wilderom.jpg) [Home](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/index.md)[Application](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/type-application/helical-piles-residential.md)Balconies # Helical / Screw Piles for **Balconies** --- A strong and reliable solution Ground movement caused by freezing and thawing is often the main cause of an unsteady balcony. To avoid this situation, consider securing your balcony’s foundation with GoliathTech screw piles. Our certified installers will anchor them deep into the ground, below the frostline, so your balcony is firmly supported and provided with long-lasting stability. 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 most 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 balcony for many years to come. Finally, don't forget that screw pile foundations are much [more economical than traditional concrete foundations](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/screw-piles-vs-concrete-footings.md). This is another advantage that can’t be overlooked! [See all our certifications](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/compliance.md) [Find an installer](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/find-a-certified-installer.md) ## An accurate **cost estimate** --- Before using screw piles for your balcony installation project, 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. ![Rapid Installation icon](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/timer.svg) ###### Rapid installation ![Minimal impact to the landscape](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/impact-environnemental.svg) ###### Minimal impact to the landscape ![No excavation](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/niveau.svg) ###### No excavation ![Ideal for restricted spaces](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/arrow.svg) ###### Ideal for restricted spaces ![Year-round installation](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/installation-saison.svg) ###### Year-round installation ![Removable and reusable](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/circle-arrow.svg) ###### Removable and reusable ![Suitable in all soil conditions icon](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sun-check.svg) ###### Suitable in all soil conditions ![30 year product warranty](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/durabilite.svg) ###### Lifetime warranty ## Frequently asked questions --- ![Excavator minimizes environmental damage](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tracteur.jpg) ## Frequently asked questions --- Why should I use helical (screw) piles for balconies over other foundation systems? A balcony foundation can be installed in one afternoon and at a fraction of the cost of a below-the-frostline concrete foundation. People sometimes try to save on these foundations because they feel balconies are light structures. But what they don't realize is when a structure, be it a deck, balcony, sunroom, or addition is attached to your home, if it moves with the frost or weak soil, it can pull away from your home, causing significant damage. What are the advantages of using helical (screw) piles vs concrete for balconies? - Unaffected by high water tables - A fraction of the cost of a below-the-frostline concrete foundation - Possible no matter the season - Perfectly level structure - Can be installed in one afternoon How many screw piles do I need for the installation of balconies? 2-6 How deep should helical (screw) piles go for balconies? 7ft What are the different types of balcony foundations? - Helical (screw) piles - Sonotubes - Concrete blocks How much does it cost to install helical (screw) piles for my balcony project? Please contact a certified installer for a quote for your specific project. Do I need footings for this type of application? No, they are not needed. encoding="utf-8" ?Do you want to learn more about GoliathTech's helical (screw) piles? [Our piles](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/our-helical-screw-piles.md) ## 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** ![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/step-1-500x375.jpg)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. ![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/step-2-500x375.jpg)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. ![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/step-3-500x375.jpg)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. ![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img/https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/step-4-500x375.jpg)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. [Find an installer](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/find-a-certified-installer.md) Are you an engineer? Get more detailed information on load capacity and calculations [View details](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/specification-sheets.md) ## 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. 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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! [Find an installer](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/find-a-certified-installer.md) - [Agricultural Tents](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-agricultural-tents.md) - [Balconies](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-balconies.md) - [Boardwalks, Bridges, and Footbridges](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-boardwalks-bridges-footbridges.md) - [Bollards and Guardrails](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-bollards-guardrails.md) - [Carports](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-carports.md) - [Cellphone Towers](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-cellphone-towers.md) - [Clotheslines](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-clotheslines.md) - [Containers](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-containers.md) - [Cottages and Cabins](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-cottages-cabins.md) - [Decks](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-decks.md) - [Docks and Boathouses](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-docks-boathouses.md) - [Electric Charging Stations](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-ev-charging-stations.md) - [Exterior Stairs](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-exterior-stairs.md) - [Fences](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-fences.md) - [Garages](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-garages.md) - [Gazebos](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-gazebos.md) - [Home Additions](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-home-additions.md) - [Home Foundations](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-home-foundations.md) - [Homes and Buildings](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-homes-buildings.md) - [Lamp Posts](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-lamp-posts.md) - [Mailboxes](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-mailboxes.md) - [Modular and Manufactured Homes](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-modular-manufactured-homes.md) - [Parks and Schools](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-parks-schools.md) - [Railways](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-railways.md) - [Retaining Walls](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-retaining-walls.md) - [Sheds](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-sheds.md) - [Signage and Billboards](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-signage-billboards.md) - [Silos and Greenhouses](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-greenhouses-silos.md) - [Solar Panels](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-solar-panels.md) - [Sunrooms and Solariums](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-solariums-sunrooms.md) - [Swimming Pools](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-swimming-pools.md) - [Underpinning](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-underpinning.md) - [Warehouses](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/be/application/helical-screw-piles-warehouses.md) - [Wind Turbines](https://www.goliathtechpiles.com/application/helical-screw-piles-wind-turbines.md) Still have questions? 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