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How deep do piers need to be?

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The required depth of foundation piers varies based on regional frost lines, climate, and soil composition. Standard deck or porch concrete piers typically extend three to four feet deep to prevent frost heave. In contrast, structural underpinning piers for settling homes must go as deep as necessary—often ten to forty feet—to reach stable, unyielding bedrock or dense strata.
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