Why Contractors Trust Self-Installed Helical Piles: Kevin S. Builds a Solid Deck Foundation

Collage of Kevin's second deck foot anchor deck build

When professional contractors try a new foundation system, they expect reliability, efficiency, and results they can confidently stand behind. That’s why the recent projects completed by Kevin S. of K-man Contracting are powerful examples of why more builders are turning to self-installed helical piles like Deck Foot Anchors.

Instead of digging and pouring concrete, Kevin chose a no-dig foundation system — and the performance exceeded expectations.

The Challenge:

Across his projects, Kevin needed foundation solutions that would:

Replace aging outdoor structures
Deliver a strong, level platform
Stay on schedule without weather delays
Avoid the mess and disruption of concrete
Protect the homeowner’s yard and landscaping
Support additional structural elements, including a privacy wall

With compacted soil and gravel on site, traditional post hole digging would have added time, labor, and complications.

photo of a low level deck with privacy wall in the background

Project One: First-Time Installation Featured in Video

In the first backyard deck project — the one featured in Kevin’s video — he installed all sixteen footings using Deck Foot Anchors.

This was his first time using the system, and the installation exceeded expectations.

Using only a standard impact wrench and socket, Kevin installed all deck footings in just half a day, with:

No digging
No concrete
No forms
No curing delays

He immediately moved into framing and was impressed with the stability and simplicity of the system.

A row of deck support posts held up by deck foot anchors

“This was my first time using Deck Foot Anchors. They went in smoothly and fast. I will definitely use them again.”

~ Kevin S.

Project Two: A Separate Deck Featuring a Privacy Wall

After completing the first build, Kevin later worked on a different property where the homeowner wanted a stylish deck anchored by a decorative privacy wall.

Once again, he chose self-installed helical piles — and the Deck Foot Anchors delivered the strong, unmoving support needed for both the deck and the vertical load of the privacy structure.