Installation Ground Screw Installation
Fast, reliable ground screw installation with no digging or concrete. Learn about the equipment and methods for success.
4 Simple Steps
Ground screw installation is faster, cleaner, simpler and less expensive than traditional concrete foundations.
Site Survey & Preparation
Survey the site conditions to determine a plan for the type and number of screws needed, and their location. Ground screws work in most soil conditions including clay, sand and rocky terrain.
- Assess soil conditions
- Determine screw type and number
- Mark screw locations
- Call 811 to have underground utility lines marked
Positioning & Preparation
Prepare screw-driving equipment. Pre-drill holes, then manually position ground screws in each marked location.
- Position ground screws at marked locations
- Utilize low-speed, high torque electric or hydraulic driver
- Drill pilot holes, utilizing a level to ensure holes are plumb
Driving
Drive ground screws, utilizing a level to ensure screws are plumb. Threaded screw design and downward driver pressure achieve proper ground compression and friction for foundation strength.
- Apply steady force to advance one thread per full revolution
- Maintain vertical alignment with magnetic levels
- Drive ground screw to specified depth
- Monitor drilling for obstructions and voids
Attachment
When the last screw is installed, mount your structure directly to the ground screws. No curing time is required—immediately loadable.
- Verify level and alignment
- Attach to ground screws directly or to welded/insertable flanges
- Secure connections
- Clean up site
Ground Screw Installations
Watch real-world ground screw installations across a range of applications.
Deck Platform with Gazebo
Full deck and gazebo structure installed on ground screws — no concrete, no excavation.
Shipping Container
Ground screws provide a level, stable foundation for shipping container placement.
Command Post
Rapid deployment of a command post structure using ground screw foundations.
Tough Shed Install
Quick shed foundation install — ground screws eliminate the need for a concrete pad.
Installation Advantages
No Concrete Required
Eliminate mixing, pouring, and curing. Ground screws provide immediate structural support.
Minimal Ground Disturbance
No digging or heavy equipment required. Ideal for finished landscapes.
Weather Independent
Install ground screws year-round in any weather conditions.
A Renewable Resource
Ground screws can be removed and reused for new applications.
Reduced Labor & Cost
Faster, simpler installation with smaller crews.
Terrain Adaptable
Works on uneven ground, hard-to-access places and challenging soil conditions.
Traditional Concrete
- Site clearing required
- Excavation needed
- Formwork construction
- Heavy equipment and trucks
- Concrete mixing/delivery
- Pouring and finishing
- 3-7 day curing time
- Form removal
- Site cleanup
- Disposal of waste
Ground Screws
- Mark locations
- Position screw
- Drive into ground
- Attach structure
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