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Hunt Excavation installs Mascore helical screw piles across the Ottawa Valley — engineered foundations that are load-bearing the moment they go in the ground.
Installing
A Better Foundation. Installed in Hours.
Helical screw piles — also called heli piles — are steel foundation piles with helical plates that screw directly into the ground. They transfer the structural load deep below the frost line, which means your deck, addition, or building stays level and solid through every Ottawa Valley freeze-thaw cycle.
Unlike concrete footings, screw piles require no digging, no mixing, no curing time, and no waiting for an inspector. Hunt installs them in hours — you can start building the same day.
What Can Screw Piles Support?
If it needs a foundation, screw piles can handle it.
Decks & Porches
The most popular screw pile application. Fast install, no concrete, no waiting. Your deck builder can start framing the same day.
Home Additions
Adding a mudroom, sunroom, or garage? Screw piles provide a solid engineered foundation without the mess and delay of traditional concrete footings.
Cottages
Ideal for soft soil, high water tables, and lakefront properties. Screw piles handle conditions where concrete footings fail.
Garages, Sheds & New Builds
Whether it's a prefab shed, detached garage, or full residential new build — screw piles deliver a permanent engineered foundation without the mess and delay of concrete. Load-bearing from day one.
Docks
Galvanized steel construction handles constant moisture exposure. Screw piles are the preferred foundation for waterfront dock installations.
Foundation Repair
Failing or settling foundation? Screw piles can stabilize and lift existing structures without full demolition.
Why We Install Mascore Piles
Hunt Excavation is a proud Mascore installer partner. Mascore helical piles are accredited by the National Research Council of Canada and trusted by contractors, institutions, and Fortune 500 companies across North America. When Greg installs Mascore piles on your project, you're getting an engineered product — not a generic pile from a wholesaler.
Supplied by
Mascore has been supplying and installing helical piles since 2015 with a proven track record across North America.
Mascore piles are accredited by the National Research Council of Canada — the engineering standard that matters.
Standard and custom pile sizes fabricated to suit your specific project requirements and soil conditions.
From Quote to Build-Ready in Days
No concrete. No inspectors. No waiting around.
Free Quote
Call or text Greg at 613-717-0650. Describe your project — what you're building, where, and your timeline. Get a straight quote fast.
Site Assessment
Greg visits the site, assesses soil conditions, confirms pile spec and layout. No surprises on install day.
Installation Day
Hunt arrives with the equipment. Piles go in accurately, efficiently, and below the frost line. Most residential jobs done in a single day.
Build Same Day
No curing. No waiting for an inspector. Your contractor can start framing the moment the last pile is set.
Common Questions About Screw Piles
How long does a screw pile installation take?
+Most residential projects — decks, additions, garages — are completed in a single day. The exact time depends on the number of piles and site conditions, but you won't be waiting days or weeks like you would for concrete to cure.
Do screw piles work in Ottawa Valley soil and frost conditions?
+Yes — screw piles are specifically designed for frost-prone climates. They're installed below the frost line, which prevents the heaving and shifting that destroys concrete footings over time. Ottawa Valley clay and mixed soil conditions are well within the range Mascore piles are engineered for.
Are screw piles as strong as concrete?
+Mascore helical piles are engineered and load-tested — they meet or exceed the load requirements of traditional concrete footings for residential and light commercial applications. They're accredited by the National Research Council of Canada.
Can screw piles be removed if I change my mind?
+Yes — one of the advantages of screw piles over concrete is that they can be removed if needed. This makes them ideal for temporary structures or situations where future site changes are possible.
What structures can screw piles support?
+Decks, porches, home additions, garages, sheds, cottages, docks, and full residential new builds. If it needs a foundation in the Ottawa Valley, screw piles can handle it. Contact Greg to discuss your specific project.
How do I get a quote for screw pile installation?
+Call or text Greg directly at 613-717-0650 or fill out the quote form. Greg will get back to you fast — usually same day — with a straight answer on pricing and timeline.