Helicon

What Helicon does

Helicon is a Florida-based geotechnical construction company founded in 2004 that specializes in foundation repair, soil stabilization, concrete lifting, seawall repair, and sinkhole remediation for residential and commercial customers across the state. Its core technical portfolio centers on engineered stabilization methods adapted to Florida's challenging subsurface conditions (sandy soils, karst features, high water tables, and coastal environments), including push piers, helical piers, compaction grouting, two-part structural polyurethane foam injection, permeation/chemical grouting, and underpinning. The company began in the sinkhole repair industry and has built more than 20 years of domain know-how around Florida-specific geology, with the founder/president Jay Silver leading the business from inception.

The firm operates from three owned regional offices in Tampa (headquarters), Orlando/Sanford, and Fort Myers, giving it statewide coverage of the Tampa Bay, Central Florida, and Southwest Florida markets. It runs an exclusively direct field-sales go-to-market: dedicated project consultants perform on-site inspections, deliver free no-obligation estimates, and guide customers through the repair process, with no third-party channels, resellers, or marketplace intermediaries. The commercial division has broadened beyond residential into infrastructure-grade work spanning ground improvement, micro piles, deep foundations, roadway and airport runway stabilization, bridge abutments and transitions, tunnel sealing, culvert rehabilitation, and stormwater/seawall/bulkhead rehabilitation, evidenced in part by completed projects at the Miami Courthouse and the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

Revenue is generated entirely through project-based, one-time service engagements rather than recurring subscriptions. Residential pricing is structured on a per-section or per-square-foot unit basis (e.g., sidewalk lifting $500-$1,500 per section, driveway lifting $1,500-$8,000, polyurethane foam injection $5-$12 per square foot), with commercial projects priced by scope, soil conditions, and method. Customer segments are split between Florida residential homeowners and commercial/government clients (developers, builders, government facilities, property managers). The company holds Florida State Contractor License CBC 1255310, is A+ rated by the BBB, and carries a 4.9/5 Google rating across 426 reviews. It is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no identified M&A activity in the source material.

Name

Helicon

Legal name

Helicon

Website

https://heliconusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Helicon is a Florida-based geotechnical construction firm specializing in foundation repair, soil stabilization, concrete lifting, seawall repair, and sinkhole remediation for residential and commercial customers statewide. Founded in 2004, it operates from Tampa, Orlando, and Fort Myers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical Construction / Foundation Repair Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Piling & Deep Foundations (Driven, Bored, CFA, Micropiles) (IMAFAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Piling & Deep Foundations (Jetties, Dolphins, Moorings) (IMAFAJAE), Tunneling & Underground Geotechnics (Ground Treatment, Support, NATM/SEM Interfaces) (IMAFAOAJ)

Keywords

• Foundation repair services
• Soil stabilization
• Concrete lifting services
• Seawall repair
• Geotechnical construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Foundation and Soil Services: One-time service revenue from residential homeowners needing foundation repair, concrete lifting, seawall repair, soil stabilization, sinkhole repair, and related geotechnical services. Revenue generated per project with no recurring subscription component for customers.
2. Commercial and Industrial Services: Project-based revenue from commercial clients including developers, builders, government facilities, and property managers for pre-construction soil stabilization, foundation underpinning, infrastructure rehabilitation, and structural reinforcement projects.
3. Professional Services and Inspections: Revenue from professional engineering inspections, assessments, and consulting services. The company emphasizes that inspections determine what repairs are actually needed, distinguishing between cosmetic and structural issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Helicon is a Florida-based geotechnical construction company that provides foundation repair, soil stabilization, concrete lifting, seawall repair, sinkhole repair, and underpinning services for residential and commercial customers. Its work uses engineered methods including push piers, helical piers, compaction grouting, permeation/chemical grouting, and high-density structural polyurethane foam injection, tailored to Florida's sandy soils, karst features, high water tables, and coastal environments. The company operates statewide from Tampa, Orlando/Sanford, and Fort Myers, delivering services via dedicated project consultants and in-house crews.

Product overview

Helicon is a foundation repair, soil stabilization, and geotechnical construction company offering a comprehensive suite of services for residential and commercial properties across Florida. The portfolio includes core residential services (Foundation Repair, Concrete Lifting, Seawall Repair, Soil Stabilization, Sinkhole Repair, Underpinning, Helical Piers, Structural Polyurethane Foam, Permeation Grouting, Pool Foundation Stabilization, and Compaction Grouting) and an extensive commercial services division (Ground Improvement, Deep Foundation, Micro Piles, Polyurethane Grouting, Slab Piers, Grout Curtain Barrier, Cavity Fill, Void Filling, Excavation Support, Structural Reinforcement, Pool Foundation Support, Elevator Pit Stabilization, Concrete Slab Lifting, Trip Hazard Mitigation, Sidewalk/Parking Lot/Curb/Floor Leveling, Rocking Slab Stabilization, Seawalls and Bulkheads, Manhole Repair, Lateral Line Joint Sealing, Culvert Rehabilitation, Bridge Abutment, Roadway Stabilization, Stormwater Infrastructure, Bridge Transitions, Airport Runways, Tunnel Sealing, Pre-Construction Piers, and Post Design Reinforcement). The company operates on a services-based model rather than a software product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Repair Provides permanent foundation repair solutions engineered for Florida's conditions, using push piers, helical piers, and slab piers to restore stability, stop settlement, and prevent structural damage. Targeted at Florida residential and commercial property owners.
• Concrete Lifting Uses advanced polyurethane foam injection to lift and stabilize sunken concrete surfaces including driveways, sidewalks, pool decks, and patios, filling voids beneath the surface with minimal disruption. Aimed at Florida homeowners and commercial property managers.
• Seawall Repair Seals cracks, fills voids, and reinforces existing seawall structures to prevent erosion and extend lifespan against Florida coastal environment damage. Targeted at waterfront residential and commercial property owners.
• Soil Stabilization Strengthens weak, sandy, or silty soils to increase load-bearing capacity and provide permanent support for residential and commercial properties in Florida.
• Sinkhole Repair Uses proven grouting and soil stabilization techniques to fill underground voids, densify weak soils, and restore ground stability against sinkhole activity in Florida's karst regions.
• Underpinning Provides deep structural support using push piers and helical piers driven to competent bearing soils to stabilize settling residential and commercial foundations.
• Helical Piers Screw-in deep foundation elements used for supporting structures where site conditions favor torque-installed piles, available for both residential and commercial applications.
• Structural Polyurethane Foam Two-part structural polyurethane injections that improve support in weak soils, fill voids, and stabilize residential and commercial structures with minimal disruption and fast cure times.
• Permeation Grouting Resin injections that reinforce loose or sandy soils beneath existing structures, particularly effective for seawall repair and soil stabilization in coastal Florida environments.
• Pool Foundation Stabilization Pre-construction helical piers installed prior to pool construction to stabilize ground and prevent settlement issues for residential and commercial swimming pools.
• Compaction Grouting Densifies weak soils and fills subsurface voids to improve bearing capacity, used for both pre-construction ground improvement and existing structure stabilization.
• Ground Improvement Pre-construction ground improvement services that reinforce soil beneath future buildings to improve long-term support conditions for commercial construction projects in Florida.
• Commercial Polyurethane Grouting High-density polyurethane foam injection for commercial concrete lifting, void filling, soil stabilization, and below-grade slab repair.
• Commercial Foundation Stabilization Stabilization of settled commercial foundations using piers, slab piers, and grouting solutions designed to address settlement and lift foundations back to specification.
• Grout Curtain Barrier Injection-based barrier system to control groundwater flow and stabilize soil in commercial infrastructure applications.
• Cavity Fill Fills underground cavities and voids beneath commercial structures to prevent settlement and provide stable support.
• Excavation Support Structural support systems for excavation sites including shoring and earth retention solutions for commercial construction projects.
• Deep Foundation Solutions Comprehensive deep foundation solutions including helical piles, push piers, micro piles, and pre-construction piers for commercial structural support.
• Structural Reinforcement Post-design reinforcement solutions to strengthen existing commercial structures and address structural deficiencies in foundations and infrastructure.
• Commercial Concrete Leveling Services Concrete leveling and stabilization across sidewalks, parking lots, curbs, and floors; covers trip hazard mitigation, rocking slab stabilization, and concrete slab lifting for commercial and municipal properties.
• Infrastructure Rehabilitation Ground improvement and stabilization services for commercial and municipal infrastructure including roadways, bridge abutments and transitions, airport runways, culverts, manholes, lateral line joint sealing, tunnel sealing, and stormwater systems.
• Commercial Seawalls and Bulkheads Rehabilitation services for commercial and industrial seawalls and bulkheads, including structural polymer injections to stabilize and extend service life.
• Elevator Pit Stabilization Stabilization solutions for elevator pits addressing settlement and water intrusion in commercial buildings.
• Professional Engineering Inspection and Assessment Free professional engineering inspection and no-obligation estimate service that diagnoses foundation, concrete, soil, and sinkhole issues and distinguishes cosmetic from structural problems before recommending repair scope. Available to Florida residential and commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many projects completed in less than half a day with same-day or next-day use of repaired surfaces
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World Equestrian Centernotable projectOthersWorld Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida is one of the most recognizable large-scale equestrian and hospitality properties in the state. Helicon performed pre-construction compaction grouting for a new building addition to improve ground conditions beneath the future structure and prevent post-construction settlement. The project demonstrates Helicon's commercial capabilities for major destination properties.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hayward Baker (Keller Group): Large geotechnical construction specialist (part of Keller Group) offering grouting, ground improvement, and deep foundations. Overlaps significantly with Helicon's commercial compaction grouting, permeation grouting, and deep foundation lines.
• Foundation Supportworks: Network of foundation repair contractors using standardized pier and wall anchoring systems. Comparable foundation repair methodology to Helicon, but operates through a dealer/franchise model rather than a single integrated contractor.

Direct peers

• Groundworks: Large multi-brand foundation repair and waterproofing platform operating across multiple U.S. states. Comparable to Helicon in core residential foundation repair services (push piers, helical piers, polyurethane) but at significantly greater geographic and revenue scale.
• Olshan Foundation Solutions: Long-established foundation repair company offering push piers, helical piers, and concrete leveling. Closely comparable service mix to Helicon but geographically concentrated in Texas rather than Florida.
• Mount Valley Foundation Services: Southeast U.S. foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor offering piers, wall reinforcement, and concrete leveling. Comparable service menu to Helicon with similar residential focus and regional service model.
• Thrasher Foundation Repair: Regional foundation repair and basement waterproofing contractor in the Midwest offering piers, wall anchors, and concrete leveling. Closely comparable residential foundation repair services to Helicon's offerings.
• Ram Jack Systems: National foundation repair franchise system specializing in push pier and helical pier systems. Directly comparable to Helicon's underpinning and deep foundation offerings for residential and light commercial applications.

Regional players

• Dalinghaus Construction: Foundation repair contractor serving California and Arizona with push piers, helical piers, and polyurethane slab lifting. Comparable in residential foundation repair offerings and project-based service model to Helicon.
• Alpha Structural: Southern California-based foundation repair and seismic retrofitting contractor offering underpinning, hillside stabilization, and concrete lifting. Directly comparable in service mix to Helicon but operates in a different regional market.

Emerging players

• PolyLevel (Foundation Systems of Michigan): Polyurethane concrete lifting franchise concept with growing U.S. footprint. Directly comparable to Helicon's polyurethane foam injection service line and emerging as a potential channel competitor for residential slab lifting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heliconusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/heliconusa
• TikToktiktok.com/@heliconusa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HeliconUSA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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