Ensure your build has solid foundations with
professional screw pier installation
Screw piers (or screw piles) are a smarter, faster alternative to traditional bored piers for all kinds of foundations. Unlike bored piers, which require drilling, soil removal, and concrete pouring, screw pier installation is straightforward — no messy excavation, no waiting for concrete to set, and no days lost to weather delays.
Choosing screw piers from Pade’s Excavations isn’t just about speed, it’s about smart, cost-effective building. By eliminating excavation, soil removal, and concrete, you save money at every stage. A streamlined process also means fewer trades on site, less downtime, and a reduced risk of unexpected costs due to weather or soil conditions. We handle everything from the initial site assessment to final certification so that you can focus on the rest of your build.
Choosing screw piers from Pade’s Excavations isn’t just about speed, it’s about smart, cost-effective building. By eliminating excavation, soil removal, and concrete, you save money at every stage. A streamlined process also means fewer trades on site, less downtime, and a reduced risk of unexpected costs due to weather or soil conditions. We handle everything from the initial site assessment to final certification so that you can focus on the rest of your build.
Get in touch to discuss how screw pile installation can make your next build faster, safer, and more cost-effective. Based in Coffs Harbour, we work with clients across the Mid North Coast including Port Macquarie, Grafton, Bellingen and Macksville. If your site needs work before the foundations are laid, talk to us about our site clearing and excavation services and retaining wall installation.
Build stronger, safer, and more affordable foundations faster with screw piles (screw piers) from the expert contractors at Coffs Harbour-based Pade's Excavations
- Screw piers are a cost-effective and faster alternative to traditional bored piers
- Our professional installation team only use quality Australian-made piers
- Screw piers are suitable for a wide range of soil types
Larger project work up to 400kms from Coffs Harbour. General earthworks within an hour's travel.
Solutions for challenging soil and site conditions
Building on sand, reclaimed land, or near wetlands? Bored piers are prone to collapse in sandy or wetland soils, and if your site contains acid sulfate soils, concrete piers can be at risk of damage and require costly soil management plans.
Without the need to excavate the ground, screw pier systems eliminate these risks. The steel piles with their unique blades anchor securely in all types of ground, from soft sands to reclaimed wetlands, without the worry of soil collapse or acid attack.
We work closely with engineers and use geotechnical data to inform our designs, but we’re also ready to adapt on-site to real ground conditions. This flexibility ensures you get the right foundation for your project, no matter the soil challenges.
Flexible foundation options for any size project
No job is too big or too small for Pade’s Excavations.
We’ve handled everything from single adjustable piers for small structures to large developments, such as 18 duplexes in Armidale, using kilometres of screw piers to ensure stable, long-lasting foundations. In fact, up to 300 lineal metres of screw piles can be installed in just one day, keeping your project on schedule.
Traditional bored piers can take three or four days to complete for a standard home, but screw-in foundation piers allow the same job to be finished in a single day.
Certified Australian-made
quality you can trust
At Pade’s Excavations, quality is non-negotiable. We use Australian-manufactured steel screw piles, designed for strength and efficiency. Every installation is carried out to strict Australian standards, and our work is certified and signed off by professionals.
You can be confident that your foundations are built to last, using materials made right here in Australia and that you’re getting a product that’s proven in local conditions, with the added assurance that your project will meet all regulatory requirements.
Screw piers (or screw piles) are steel foundations with helical blades that are screwed into the ground, providing stable support for structures without the need for large excavations or concrete pouring. Screw piers are installed with hydraulic machinery that drives the piles into the ground. The process is precise, efficient, and creates minimal site disturbance compared to traditional excavation.
Bored piers require soil excavation, removal, and concrete pouring, which can take several days and be delayed by weather. Screw piers are installed quickly with minimal disruption, no messy excavation, and can often be completed in a single day.
Depth depends on soil conditions and engineering requirements. We use geotechnical data and on-site testing to determine the right depth for each pile, ensuring a secure foundation for your structure. Screw piers are highly adaptable and can be installed on uneven, sloping, or hard-to-access sites where traditional bored piers may not be practical.