[soumitss]

Hey everyone! Planning to build a small cabin on my property next spring. Been reading about screw pile foundations and they seem perfect for my needs, but I'm concerned about the installation process. How difficult is it to install these piles manually? Should I be worried about the physical demands?

[soumitss]

Good day! You're right to think about this upfront. Installing screw piles by hand is incredibly tough - you'd need multiple people and still struggle with getting them vertical. I'd really recommend looking into specialized equipment. Check out https://how-to-work-with-screw-piles.blogspot.com/2025/06/what-is-pile-driver-and-why-do-you-need.html where they explain how a pile driver makes this whole thing manageable. One person can handle it in minutes, the piles go in straight every time, and it works great even in clay soil. For a cabin, this saves you tons of time and headaches.