# Pressed Concrete Pilings Baton Rouge | Driven to Refusal > Pressed concrete pilings in Baton Rouge: precast segments hydraulically pressed to refusal under your slab. How they work, depth, cost per piling. Call today. URL: https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/pressed-concrete-pilings/ ![Pressed Concrete Pilings in progress at a Baton Rouge home](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/images/hero-pressed-concrete-piling-segments-hydraulic-jack-baton-rouge.webp) # Pressed Concrete Pilings in Baton Rouge Precast concrete cylinders pressed hydraulically under the beam until the house itself can't push them any deeper. Typical range: **$550–$1,500 per piling**. [Call (225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) [Book a free evaluation](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/contact/) - Free on-site evaluation - Written per-piling price - Same-day callback Get a Free Quote Free on-site evaluation · written price - 20 years of industry experience - Written per-piling pricing - Same-day callback - Serving 5 parishes Last updated: September 22, 2026 [Foundation Repair Baton Rouge](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/) is a foundation repair company with 20 years of industry experience, serving Baton Rouge and the Capital Region, and pressed concrete pilings are the method we use under most settling slabs. They’re the standard foundation repair method across south Louisiana and Texas for one reason: every piling is tested by the house itself as it goes in. Pressed pilings typically cost **$550–$650 each** on the exterior and **$1,000–$1,500 each** inside, where the slab has to be opened. ## How pressed pilings work A small pit is dug under the perimeter beam. A precast concrete cylinder — usually 6 inches in diameter and about a foot long — is set under the beam, and a hydraulic jack pushes it into the ground using the weight of the house as the reaction. Another segment is stacked on top and pressed, then another, until the piling won’t go any deeper without lifting the house. That point is called refusal, and it proves the piling has reached soil that can carry the load. A concrete cap and steel shims then transfer the beam’s weight onto the piling, and the slab is raised back toward level. ## Why they suit Baton Rouge The active clay in the top several feet of Baton Rouge soil swells and shrinks with the seasons. Pressing below that zone to firmer soil takes the beam out of the cycle. Because the segments are precast, there’s no curing time — the piling can carry load the moment it’s capped. And concrete doesn’t corrode in wet soil. ## What to ask for Every piling’s depth should be logged and given to you. The quote should list the number of pilings and the price each. Pilings should be spaced along the beam where the elevation survey shows settlement — typically 6 to 8 feet apart — not in a round-number pattern. For heavier houses or very soft ground, [helical piers](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/helical-piers/) may be the better choice; see the [comparison guide](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/pressed-pilings-vs-steel-piers-vs-helical-piers/). ## What's included - Laser elevation survey to set piling locations - Piling map with count and unit price - Excavation at the beam, exterior or interior - Segments pressed to refusal using the house as reaction - Depth recorded for each piling - Cap and steel shims set; slab lifted toward level - Backfill, tamping and cleanup - After-repair elevation readings ## Piling types compared DIY / patch it Cheapest crew Done properly Material — Poured-in-place bell bottom Precast pressed segments Tested as installed — No — depth fixed Yes — pressed to refusal Cure time before load — Days None — precast Typical cost each — Varies $550–$650 ext. / $1,000–$1,500 int. ## Related resources - [Pressed Pilings vs Steel Piers vs Helical Piers](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/pressed-pilings-vs-steel-piers-vs-helical-piers/) - [How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost in Baton Rouge? (2026)](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/foundation-repair-cost-baton-rouge/) - [How Long Does Foundation Repair Take?](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/guide/how-long-does-foundation-repair-take/) Talk to a person Free on-site evaluation, written price per piling. [(225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) [Book online](#service-form) Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Methods & standards - Precast concrete cylinders, stacked segments - Hydraulically pressed to refusal - Depth logged for every piling - Concrete cap + steel shims at the beam - 6–8 ft typical spacing along beam - LSLBC-registered contracting Price guide $550–$1,500 per piling Exterior vs interior (slab breakout) placement [Estimate my house](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/tools/foundation-repair-cost-estimator/) The process ## How pressed concrete pilings works, step by step 1. 1 ### Locate The elevation map decides where pilings go along the beam. 2. 2 ### Dig A small pit at the beam for each piling; interior ones need a slab breakout. 3. 3 ### Press A hydraulic jack pushes each segment down using the weight of the house until it won't go deeper. 4. 4 ### Cap and lift Caps and steel shims transfer the load; the slab is lifted, re-measured and backfilled. ## What the work looks like Illustrative photos of the methods described on this page. [Foundation Repair Baton Rouge Call us to schedule a free pressed concrete pilings estimate Free laser survey. Written plan with unit prices. (225) 635-8757](tel:+12256358757) ## Pressed Concrete Pilings FAQ ### How deep do pressed concrete pilings go? Until refusal — the point where the weight of the house won't push them any deeper. In Baton Rouge soils that's commonly somewhere around 8–20 feet, but it varies lot by lot, which is why each depth is logged. ### How are pressed pilings different from steel piers? Both are pressed using the house as the reaction. Concrete segments are cheaper and don't corrode; steel push piers are thinner, go deeper more easily and are used on heavier loads. Helical piers are screwed in and verified by torque. ### Do interior pilings mean tearing up my floors? A small section of floor covering and slab is removed at each interior piling — typically about a 2 by 3 foot opening — then re-poured. We plan interior locations to avoid finished flooring where we can. ### Is the foundation evaluation really free? Yes. The on-site evaluation, laser elevation survey and written plan cost nothing and carry no obligation. If the numbers say your house is within normal tolerance, we tell you that and leave the readings with you. An independent engineer's report, when a lender or buyer requires one, is billed by the engineer — typically $500–$2,000. ## Related services [Slab Foundation RepairPressed concrete pilings driven to refusal under a settling slab, then the house is lifted back toward level and re-measured.](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/slab-foundation-repair/) [Helical PiersSteel shafts with helix plates screwed into the ground to a measured torque — for heavy loads, soft ground and new additions.](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/helical-piers/) [Foundation DrainageFrench drains, regrading and buried downspout lines that stop water pooling against the slab — often the cheapest foundation repair there is.](https://foundationrepairbatonrougelouisiana.com/foundation-drainage/) Book a free pressed concrete pilings evaluation Start with clear answers from an experienced team. 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