By Jim King, Founder of King Piers LLC
Most foundation repair systems were designed to be fast.
Quick installs, smaller materials, minimal digging — all of it sounds great on paper.
But over the years, I’ve seen what happens when “fast” meets “foundation.” It’s not pretty.
That’s why I created the King Piers System — a system engineered for strength, stability, and transparency, not shortcuts.
The Problem with “Standard” Pier Systems
Before I started King Piers, I worked around every kind of foundation system you can imagine — push piers, helical piers, small brackets driven into soft soil — and I saw the same thing over and over again:
they weren’t built to last.
Most contractors install piers until the hydraulic gauge says “resistance met.”
But that doesn’t mean the pier has reached solid, load-bearing soil — it just means the machine can’t push any farther. Over time, those homes start settling again.
And when that happens, homeowners are left wondering why the “lifetime guarantee” didn’t mean much.
That never sat right with me.
Why I Designed the King Piers System Differently
I wanted a pier that could restore a foundation — not just stop it from getting worse.
So, I went back to the basics: real engineering principles.
- We hand-dig 3’ x 3’ holes to reach undisturbed soil. No guessing, no shortcuts.
- We use 4000 PSI reinforced concrete — the same strength used in bridges, not basements.
- We lift every foundation, not just stabilize it. If it’s sinking, it needs to come back to level.
- We document everything — every lift, every pour, every finished job — so our customers can see what’s really happening under their home.
I built this system because I wanted homeowners to have something they could count on for good.
Proof, Not Promises
If you’ve ever watched one of our YouTube videos, you’ve seen our process — nothing hidden, nothing staged.
We film real jobs, real homes, and real results. You can actually see the foundation rise back into place.
That transparency matters. It’s how we’ve earned the trust of thousands of homeowners across Kansas City and beyond.
When you call King Piers, you get a crew that shows up ready to work — no mess, no mystery — just honest, hard-earned results.
| Feature | King Pier System | Typical Pier System |
|---|---|---|
| Hole Size | 3’ x 3’ hand-dug | 6–12” diameter cylinder |
| Base Material | 4000 PSI reinforced concrete | Thin grout or steel pipe |
| Soil Contact | Undisturbed, load-bearing soil | Compacted or fill soil |
| Steel Plate | 2’ x 3’ x ½” thick plate | Small or absent |
| Lift | Always included | Optional or skipped |
| Longevity | Engineered to last | Temporary stabilization |
Our system isn’t the fastest to install — but that’s the point. We take the time to do it right the first time.
Built for Real Homes, Not Blueprints
Every foundation tells a story.
Sometimes we’re working under 100-year-old stone basements; sometimes it’s a new build that settled too soon.
No two homes are the same, so our approach never is either.
We’ve lifted houses where the front porch was four inches lower than the back door.
We’ve stabilized walls that competitors said were “too far gone.”
And in every single case, we treated that home as if it were our own.
Because for us, foundation repair isn’t just a business — it’s a craft.
A Final Word from Jim
If there’s one thing I want homeowners to remember, it’s this:
your foundation deserves more than a quick fix.
That’s what the King Piers System stands for —
doing the hard work, using the right materials, and standing behind every job we touch.
We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t hide what we do.
We show it, explain it, and back it up for life.
If you’re seeing cracks, sinking floors, or doors that won’t close, let’s take a look together.
No sales pitch — just honest answers.
