Do bored piers need machinery access to my backyard?

Generally yes — bored piers are drilled using an auger rig, which needs reasonable access to reach the pier locations. The exact size of machine required depends on the piers’ depth and diameter, and larger rigs need correspondingly wider access.

For tighter backyard access, smaller, more compact drilling rigs are available, though these can affect project timeline or, in some cases, the specific pier design if access genuinely limits equipment options. This is exactly why a proper site assessment before quoting matters — access is a real, practical factor in both feasibility and cost.

Being upfront about your site’s access constraints when getting quotes helps ensure the equipment and approach proposed will actually work for your property, not just a generic assumption.

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