Mini Piling in Oldham

Mini piling is useful in those scenarios where the ground conditions are not at all suitable for foundations to be laid for a structure of some sort. The process entails steel casings being driven or screwed deep into the ground, which are then filled up with concrete to form piles.

The precise diameter, layout, and number of piles is determined by a structural engineer. There are a number of factors that need to be considered when determining these things. This includes what access there is, what type of structure is being built, and the general condition of the ground being built on. The condition and type of ground also has an impact on the depth of the pile.

When is Mini Piling needed?

For those buildings that already have piled foundations, it is important that any extensions or additions that are made to it also have the same footings.

These foundations are the ideal solution for when there are things like tree roots and/or underground services (e.g. water mains) under the footprint of the structure being built; mainly because it will prevent damage being sustained. It is also a good way to eliminate subsidence from occurring whilst also make the structure more secure in the future.

Bottom Driven Piles

Used within the construction industry for creating foundations for buildings and to provide more support for building, bottom driven piles allow for heavy loads to be transferred over onto different layers of rocks and soils that are suitable for construction purposes.

They can also be used for structures like buildings, bridges, and walls in order to provide even more support. They represent the most cost effective solution out there within the construction industry right now for creating deep foundations. Bottom driven piles are also sometimes used for retaining walls, anchorage structures, and for embankments.

Foundations that are piled are typically more than three times longer than they are wide. Bottom driven piles are columns that are long and narrow and made out of a completely preformed material with a size and shape that is predetermined. They can be installed via a number mechanisms, including hammering, pushing and vibrating. Sometimes the ground has to be pre drilled in order to reach the required depth.

We provide a range of piling solutions in and around the Oldham area.