Commercial clients and homeowners come to TerraCana when they need a specialty deep foundation from a company they trust. Engineers and contractors in BC, Alberta, and the Yukon know that they can depend on us to design and install the piling systems that work best for each site and project. Better Ideas Whether you are dealing with unusual load requirements, soft soils, seismic concerns, or challenging access, our team has the technical skill and sophisticated equipment to give you the right foundation. In addition to helical piles, TerraCana also installs micropiles, sonic vibro-driven piles, and helical micropiles. We stay on the forefront of foundation technology to make sure that we can choose the best options for our customers.
Engineers consult with us when they are preparing foundation specifications. These consultations give us the chance to show engineers what established and emerging pile technology can do.
General contractors engage us to install or design and build pile systems, foundations, and structures. They come back to us because we provide a turnkey piling solution.
Utilities such as hydro and communications companies work with us to engineer and construct the foundations for substations, transmission lines, and communications towers.
Homeowners hire us to diagnose and remedy their foundation problems when they find cracks, leaks, or sloping floors. We match the fix to the situation, with helical piles often being the least disruptive option for the best value.
TerraCana is the largest helical pile installation company in the Lower Mainland. That means we design and install more helical piles and more types of piles than any other helical pile contractor. This volume of work translates to improved problem-solving and dependable outcomes. Located in Greater Vancouver, TerraCana also take projects on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and across Western Canada and the Yukon.
TerraCana is led by president and founder Simon Whippy. With over 25 years of project management and field experience, Simon works closely with engineers to find inventive solutions for building and repair projects.
Rick Bongers, P.Eng., takes the lead on engineering work when customers need it, allowing TerraCana to offer complete design-build services. He also consults with project engineers to contribute his expertise in piling options.
President and founder of TerraCana Foundation Solutions Inc. (TCFS) Simon Whippy first started working in the field for Vickars Developments in 1992 as a crew member. Over the next eight years, Simon advanced to take on supervisory positions at Vickars Developments, and in 2000, Simon started his first structural renovation business. In 2006, as part of business succession planning, Simon stepped up to spearhead a new piling installation enterprise known as Vickars Construction Inc. This new endeavour flourished, as helical piles were relatively new to the construction industry in Western Canada and no other players in the marketplace had Simon’s wide-ranging experience. The company rebranded as TerraCana Foundation Solutions in 2013. With the arrival of engineer Rick Bongers, TerraCana was able to provide in-house design services, expand its range of piling solutions, and take on larger and more diverse projects. We plan to be here for years to come, incorporating the best advances
