SCREW PILE FOUNDATIONS FOR ANY BUILD
Your foundation, done in a few hours
Solid, long-lasting and ready to build on the same day.
✓ Fast install, no digging
✓ Your yard stays intact
✓ Works in almost any soil
✓ Technical report included, CCMC compliant
✓ Canadian steel, made in Quebec
Tell us about your project
A few quick details are all we need to get started.
25-years
product warranty
7-years
installation warranty
150-years
galvanized pile lifespan
35+
installers QC + ON + Maritimes
WHY SCREW PILES?
Every great build starts with what’s underneath.
Deck, shed, addition, house or cottage: your foundation needs to handle frost, shifting soil and your site conditions. If not, the whole build pays the price.
Made for your project
Our technical team picks the right piles for your build and your soil.
Built for Canadian winters
Installed below the frost line, screw piles don’t heave with freeze-thaw cycles.
No mess
No digging. Piles screw straight into the ground and your yard stays the way it was.
Build the same day
Piles go in within a day, so construction can start right away.
WHAT EXACTLY IS A SCREW PILE?
Here’s the short version.
A galvanized steel shaft screwed into the ground until it’s deep enough to be under the frost line and to carry your structure. That capacity is checked on site. No digging, no pouring concrete, no waiting for it to cure.
A foundation doesn’t have to be concrete. It just has to hold your structure up and keep it level, winter after winter.
Sonotubes or screw piles?
Here’s how they stack up.
OUR EQUIPMENT
Any yard, any challenge. We’ve got the equipment.
One compact tractor that puts every pile exactly where it belongs, with no digging (except in rare cases) and no damage to your property.
Finished landscaping?
Turf tires and a 270° rotating drive head mean we can work around it without leaving a mark.
The tractor rolls over your lawn without rutting it, and the drive head swings to reach every support point without repositioning. Your flower beds, shrubs and landscaping look exactly the same when we leave.
Sloped lot?
Our 9 to 14 ft reach arm and 270° rotating drive head keep every pile perfectly straight.
The tractor stays parked on level, stable ground while the tool adjusts to the slope. Straight piles carry the load properly, so your deck, shed or addition stays level for years.
Tight access?
At just 48 in. wide, with a 9 to 14 ft reach, our tractor gets where others can’t.
A narrow gap between houses, a cluttered backyard, a tight corner by the foundation: where heavy equipment won’t fit, we will. No fences to take down, no trees to cut.
Hit a rock?
Our tractor has a built-in backhoe, so we clear it and keep going.
We don’t normally dig. But if a big rock or stump is in the way of a pile, we dig at that one spot only. No second machine, no rescheduling: it all gets done the same day.
Need dead-on accuracy?
Our arm and drive head run on a remote control, so the installer can stand right next to the pile.
Rotation, arm movement, torque: it’s all controlled remotely. Our pro sees exactly where the pile goes in, makes adjustments in real time and checks the torque on every single pile.
More than one challenge?
Everything is built into one tractor, run by our experienced installers.
Rotating drive head, long-reach arm, turf tires, backhoe, remote control and a compact frame: one machine shows up, ready for whatever your site needs. Fewer trips, no delays, and piles done right the first time.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Real builds on screw piles
Every project is different, but every foundation gets the same care. Decks, cottages, sheds, additions or commercial builds: our installers handle the piles whether you’re doing the build yourself or working with a contractor.
OUR PRICING
What does a screw pile foundation cost?
It mostly comes down to three things: how many piles you need, how much weight they’ll carry, and your soil.
| Your project | Typical piles | Starting at |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony, stairs, small deck | 3 to 6 | 1,300$ |
| Large deck, pergola, hot tub | 6 to 12 | 2,000$ |
| Shed, garage, carport | 4 to 25 | 1,300$ |
| 3- or 4-season sunroom | 6 to 12 | 2,000$ |
| Home addition | 10 to 40 | 6,500$ |
| Cottage, house, tiny home, ADU | 20 to 50 | 7,500$ |
| Equipment: generator, heat pump, silo | Varies | Custom quote |
| Commercial or custom project | Varies | Custom quote |
Prices are estimates, installation included, plus tax. We’ll confirm your exact price for free when we assess your project.
From a small balcony to a full house, or even industrial equipment, screw piles work for almost any build, including sites where concrete would be difficult or expensive.
CCMC COMPLIANCE
Why CCMC compliance matters
Our piles are evaluated by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC), the independent organization that confirms a product meets the National Building Code.
The evaluation looks at:
✓ An engineer-certified design
✓ Steel that meets a recognized standard (CSA G40.20/G40.21 or ASTM A500)
✓ Welding done to CSA W59
✓ An engineer-certified design
✓ Galvanizing that meets CSA G164
✓ Piles load-tested to ASTM D1143
✓ Installers trained and certified by Pro Post Foundations
✓ Load capacity, measured on site, pile by pile
✓ A complete installation report, which our engineering team can certify
It’s more than paperwork. Some cheap piles are made of thin imported steel, have no CCMC evaluation, aren’t built for our winters, and go in without any real load testing. The result: rusted steel underground, piles that shift with the frost, and a municipal inspector who can reject the project.
Pro Post Foundations piles are galvanized Canadian steel that meets CCMC standards, installed below the frost line, with hydraulic pressure monitored in real time. Before you sign anything, ask your supplier for their evaluation number. Ours is 13608-R.
HOW IT WORKS
Four easy steps.
1
REACH OUT
Fill out the form or give us a call. Tell us what you’re building, how big it is, where it is and when you’d like it done.
2
WE REVIEW IT
A specialist looks at your project, your soil and the right piles, then puts together a free, no-obligation estimate.
3
BOOK YOUR DATE
Approve your quote and pick an installation date that works for you. No hidden fees, no surprises.
4
WE INSTALL
Our team screws in your piles in a few hours, no digging required. Your foundation is ready and you can start building.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Foundations built to last.
Original reviews written in French.
★★★★★
« The technician who came out really knew his stuff. He was precise, calm and even had a sense of humour. True professional work. When my wife got home, she was impressed too. I’d recommend them. I don’t mind paying when the job is done right.»
Luc Lafrenière
Gatineau
★★★★★
« I called in a rush, needing an install by Monday morning. The woman on the phone took all my info, I emailed a quick sketch and had my quote within 30 minutes. The installer showed up Monday at 8:45 a.m.! Great job, everything’s straight, I’m really happy!»
Jean-Alexandre Côté
Outaouais
★★★★★
« If you need piles installed, stop looking! The service was outstanding from the very first call. They’re professional, friendly and fast. I ran into some issues on my site and they were incredibly patient and flexible. I couldn’t be happier with the result.»
Vanessa McDuff-Duraiche
Bas-Richelieu
WHY PRO POST FOUNDATIONS?
Foundations that last.
Installed by people who know the local soil and climate, so your foundation stays solid year after year.
✓ Screw pile specialists
✓ 35+ installers across Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes
✓ Load capacity measured by torque, pile by pile
✓ Specialized compact equipment on turf tires
✓ Built for freeze-thaw cycles, anchored below the frost line
✓ Galvanized, CCMC-evaluated piles (13608-R)
✓ 25-year product warranty, 7-year installation warranty
FAQ
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
How much does a pile costs?
It depends on how many piles you need, the weight they’ll carry and the type of your soil. In most cases, screw piles cost less than poured concrete or Sonotubes, since there’s no digging and no curing time. A free, no-obligation quote will give you an exact price.
Can screw piles replace Sonotubes?
Yes. They do the same job, holding up your structure, without the digging or the curing time, and with load capacity measured on site instead of estimated on paper. They can also be reused, unlike Sonotubes.
How long do screw piles last?
Galvanized screw piles are designed to last over 150 years, depending on soil conditions and the type of project.
Will the piles move with the frost?
No. Unlike surface foundations, Pro Post Foundations screw piles go in below the frost line, and their load capacity is measured by torque on every pile, right on site. They’re designed to anchor below the frost zone in any soil, whether it’s clay, rock or unstable ground. We guarantee our piles won’t move once installed. If they do, we’ll come back and fix it at our expense.
Can you install in rocky soil?
We install across Eastern Canada in every type of soil. Clay, sand, rock or fill: we assess your soil before every job and have methods for each. If conditions call for it, we adjust the pile type, the method or the equipment. Our technical team confirms everything when we assess your site.
Can you install in winter?
We install right up until the ground freezes, but not in the dead of winter. You can still use that time to get your assessment, quote and planning done, so your piles go in as soon as spring arrives.
Do I need a permit or a technical specification?
It depends on your municipality. Some require a technical report for this kind of project. If yours does, we can provide one and include it in your quote.
How long does installation take?
Most residential jobs are done in a few hours, the same day. Unlike poured concrete or Sonotubes, which need 24 to 48 hours to cure, you can usually start building as soon as the piles are in.
READY TO BUILD?
It all starts with a solid foundation.
Tell us about your project and get a free, no-obligation quote.