Commercial & Residential
Micropile Engineering: Stamped Designs for Difficult Soil Conditions
Right Angle Engineering provides PE-stamped micropile designs for projects where standard shallow foundations are not adequate. We size micropiles for axial, lateral, and uplift loads and produce permit-ready drawings accepted by AHJs in all 50 states.
Micropiles are used when soil conditions limit the capacity of spread footings, when the site has difficult access that prevents conventional deep foundation equipment, or when existing foundations need to be reinforced without disturbing the structure above. We work with general contractors, geotechnical engineers, and specialty foundation contractors on micropile projects across all building types.
Our Design Team
When Micropiles Are the Right Solution
Micropiles are small-diameter, high-capacity piles installed using rotary drilling equipment. Their small footprint makes them effective in situations where conventional pile driving or drilled shaft installation is not practical.
Common applications include:
Quality & Compliance
What Our Micropile Engineering Includes
Our micropile designs are sized for the specific loads and soil conditions of each project. We produce:
We work from geotechnical reports provided by the project geotechnical engineer. If a geotech report is not available, we can advise on what data is needed before design proceeds.
How It Works
Micropile Engineering for Underpinning
One of the most common applications we handle is foundation underpinning for existing buildings. When an existing foundation is settling, undersized for new loads, or needs to be deepened to allow for adjacent excavation, micropiles provide a way to transfer loads to deeper, more competent soil without requiring the building to be vacated or the existing foundation to be demolished.
We coordinate with the project team to ensure that the underpinning design accounts for the existing structural loads, the sequence of installation, and any monitoring requirements during construction.
What Installers Say
Built on Trust
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Project Manager
“Switching to Right Angle Engineering has been a game-changer for us. We now benefit from consistent quality and fast turnaround. I can’t imagine going back to our old process.
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Why Right Angle for Micropile Engineering
Micropile design requires understanding of both structural engineering and geotechnical principles. Our licensed PEs have experience across the full range of micropile applications, from single residential underpinning projects to large commercial foundation systems.
We are licensed in all 50 states. Most micropile projects are delivered within 48 hours. If the plan reviewer or the contractor has questions during construction, your engineer is available to respond directly.