ground screw pilings
Putting your projects on a smarter foundation
Unlock greater flexibility on every job site with Screwco’s ground screws. Our precision‑machined screws install in minutes, minimize site disturbance, and carry full design loads—so you’ve always got the right solution, whatever the soil or season.
Working with Screwco is as easy as...
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Preparation
Engaging ask about one-call, and engineering (you can contact Screwco on this part), survey or support for pins (larger projects) organize yourself for the work
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Installation
Screwco Installations and Screwco Distributions offer various installation units from handhelds to anchor drives to complete your project on time and on budget. If you need a foundation Screwco has the solution.
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Construction
Start construction or placement of a pre-engineered structure - Screwco piles are immediately loadable and secure after installation.
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The SCREWCO Advantage
Build Smarter—Any Season, Any Soil
Whether used alongside cast-in-place footings or as a flexible solution across multiple pile types, ground screws offer superior versatility, safety, and environmental performance.
Year Round Installation
Drive to spec in frost, mud or sand—no cure delays. Our screws work from –30 °C to +40 °C, giving you a reliable fallback when weather or access blocks other methods.
Year Round Installation
Safety
Say goodbye to bulky concrete trucks and open excavations. Ground screws create a tidy, controlled work zone that meets the strictest site‑safety standards.
Safety
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Quality
Galvanized steel, precision‑machined threads, factory‑tested for consistent torque and capacity—so your hybrid foundation always performs.
Quality
Save Time/Cost
Ready for load in under an hour--skip days of curing and heavy equipment rentals. Contractors see up to 50% savings on labour and machinery.
Save Time/Cost
No Concrete
Use ground screws to cut back on concrete volume where it makes sense--reducing truck trips, spoil and emissions--all without sacrificing strength.
No Concrete
Re-Usable
Unscrew, relocate and re-drive. Ideal for temporary decks, signage or phased installations. Maximize ROI across projects.
Re-Usable
Proven solutions for
ground stability
RTM Installs &
Ready to Load Setup
Install piles to spec, then mount your RTM, deck frame or start your build within minutes - no cure time, no grading, a true "set-and-load" foundation, build fast and stay on schedule
Environmentally Delicate Solution
Ground screws are ideal for sensitive environments where minimizing disturbance is critical. No need for excavation or concrete, they preserve natural landscapes, protect root systems, and reduce soil disruption—perfect for eco-sensitive locations.
Non Permanent Signage Re-Use
Secure event banners, construction signs or wayfinding boards with precision‑engineered anchors—then unscrew and redeploy them project after project. Ground screws eliminate disposal waste and deliver consistent holding power across every site.
Application of Ground Screws
This list is not exhaustive, wherever you need fast, reliable and cost-effective solutions for foundations, screw pilings are an easy choice that gets the job down faster.
Waterfronts & Docks
Fast‑install anchors for piers, floating docks and boardwalks—reducing shoreline disturbance while delivering solid support in any soil.
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Patios & Decks
Level, durable foundations for patios, sunrooms and multi‑tier decks without concrete—install in hours and enjoy outdoor living sooner.
Sheds & Outbuildings
Secure sheds, workshops and barns on sloped ground—adjustable, reusable piles keep outbuildings steady and simplify future moves.
RTM Homes
Precision‑leveled footings for Ready‑to‑Move homes, tested for Canadian frost zones—quick to install, load‑rated and built for exacting tolerances.
Solar Panel Mounts
Low‑impact anchors for photovoltaic arrays—no trenching or concrete, engineered to withstand wind loads and frost heave.
Signage & Poles
High‑capacity footings for signs, light poles and flagpoles—minimal excavation, rapid install and easy removal for temporary or permanent use.
Concrete
Ground screws anchor concrete and slabs—cutting excavation and curing time while delivering level, frost‑resistant foundations.
Agriculture
From out-buildings to grain bins and beyond. Ground Screws speed up projects and allow for immediate use after installation.
Non-Exhaustive
Ground Screw applications are as versatile as your imagination. If it needs a foundation, ground screws can make it happen.
What type of structure are you supporting?
If engineering is already complete you can use the calculator below for rough spec on pile size. If you require engineering Screwco can help - give us a call or upload your drawing
Smart Pile Selector
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*This calculator is intended for preliminary estimation purposes only and does not replace the need for proper engineering analysis or consultation. Final pile selection should be verified by a qualified engineer based on site-specific conditions and design requirements.
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*This calculator is intended for preliminary estimation purposes only and does not replace the need for proper engineering analysis or consultation. Final pile selection should be verified by a qualified engineer based on site-specific conditions and design requirements.
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G76×1600×3.5mm
Lemeter 8
Short extendable ground Screw
F76x1600x3.5mm
Lemeter 8
Short non-extendable Ground screw c/w 8" diameter flange top
G76×2300×3.5mm
Lemeter 8
Standard residential or light commerical ground screw that's length was desinged for Canadian winters
F76x2300x3.5mm
Lemeter 8
Non-extendable Ground screw c/w 8" diameter flange top
G76×3000×4mm
Lemeter 8
Long version of the standard residential or light commercial pile