Mini Piling in Salford

In order to create the foundations for a structure, the method known as mini piling is required. It works by forcing steel casings deep into the Earth and then filling those up with concrete in order to form rigid piles.

Structural Engineers use their expertise to determine the exact number of piles required, as well as the formation they need to be laid out in and the diameter of each one. This depends on a number of different factors, which include access to the ground, the condition of it, and the type of structure being supported. The condition of the ground also determines how deep the piles need to be.

When is Mini Piling needed?

Where a structure already has foundations that are piled, further additions are also required to be made using the same types of foundations. Mini piling is also needed where there are underground services, such as mains drains or water mains, present within the footprint of the proposed build in order to prevent damage.

Mini piling is also the perfect solution for when tree roots have been identified in the ground. The process is the perfect way to prevent subsidence from occurring and to secure the foundations well into the future.

Bottom Driven Piles

These types of piles are widely used for forming foundations to give support to structures and to transfer heavy loads over onto differing layers of rock and soil that have the right settlements and weight bearing capabilities.

Bottom driven piles are also regularly used to provide buildings, bridges, and walls with support. They are particularly attractive due to them being a cost effective type of deep foundation solution. Similarly, they are also used as anchorage structures, and in retaining walls, embankments etc.

In order for a foundation to be piled, its depth ought to be at least 3 times longer than its width. Bottom driven piles are long and slender in appearance and are made out of a preformed material. Often the size and shape of them are predetermined and are installed by either pushing, vibrating, or hammering them deep into the ground. Sometimes it is necessary for the ground to be pre drilled in order to get the piles in.

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