

Ram Jack's Timber Pile support service involves driving helical piles strategically into the soil, connecting them to ailing timber piles with brackets, and utilizing hydraulic cylinders or helical anchors for lifting and leveling structures. With over 40 years of experience, we offer personalized solutions for each unique foundation challenge.
Why You Should Repair It Now?
Timber pile reinforcement or repair is crucial for homeowners to ensure the structural stability and safety of their raised houses in coastal areas. Addressing wear and tear promptly safeguards against potential damage and preserves the integrity of the property.



The cost of foundation repair varies greatly depending on the extent of the damage and the type of service needed. These factors can include the following:
At Ram Jack the Bay Area, we provide accurate, personalized estimates and long-term solutions for all your foundation problems. Our experienced foundation repair specialists can inspect your home, provide an accurate estimate for your foundation repair cost, and handle the project to ensure the job is done correctly.

If you've ever driven through a coastal community, you've probably noticed that a large percentage of houses don't sit directly on foundations, but instead are raised by timber posts (or timber piles, as they’re called). This is to protect the house from soil erosion and from encroaching tides that come with severe weather. These piles, however, don't last forever and often need to be replaced or reinforced due to wear and tear over time—which, when left unaddressed, can threaten the integrity of these homes and the safety of its occupants.
At Ram Jack, our trusted and experienced foundation repair specialists are often called upon to address these timber pile issues and re-establish stability and safety for homeowners throughout the Bay Area. Not only has Ram Jack executed countless traditional timber pile house repairs and lifts, but our engineers have also developed our own solutions to provide cost-effective, noninvasive, and long-lasting results.
The key to re-establishing timber pile integrity is to create support via a new pile that is installed parallel to the existing columns. At Ram Jack the Bay Area, we most often do this with what is called a helical pile. These steel helical piles come in segments and can be connected to accommodate different depths. They also have helical flights, which are spiraled plates that allow us to drill these piles into the ground, much like a screw is driven into wood.
To support ailing timber piles, Ram Jack will:
These are, of course, the broad strokes for this kind of job. Ram Jack has been providing foundation repair for more than 40 years and if there's one thing we've learned, it's that no two jobs are alike. That is why we are committed to bringing knowledgeable insight into your foundation issue and design customized solutions to meet every unique challenge your property is currently facing.