Mini Piling in Wigan

Mini Piling is the method of producing foundations for structures in a ground condition regardless of matter how unsuitable it is. Screwing or driving steel casings into the ground and filling them with concrete to produce piles.

The required amount, diameter and layout of the Piles is calculated by our Structural Engineer and is determined by several factors such as the nature of the load requiring support, the ground conditions, and access. The depth of the Piles depends on the type of ground conditions. Here at North West Piling we offer a full range of Piling solutions, we are based in Manchester and offer our Piling services to the whole of the North West and beyond.

When is Mini Piling needed?

If a property is built upon piled foundations, any additions that are made will require mini piling to ensure the new construction is built on the same basis. If there are underground services in the footprint of a build, e.g. water mains or main drains, then mini piling is recommended to avoid damage occurring. If tree roots have been noticed as a risk that could affect traditional footings, mini piling is a safe solution. Mini piling is the best way to remove any risk of subsidence and secure the foundations for future.

Bottom Driven Piles

Driven piles are a widely used form of foundation that provides support for buildings, transferring loads to different layers of soil and rock that have the right weight bearing capacities, as well as suitable settlements.

Piles like this are commonly used in order to support buildings, bridges or walls, and can be the cheapest deep foundation solution. They can be used in embankments, retaining walls, as well as anchorage structures.

A foundation is said to be piled when its depth is at least three times its breadth. A bottom driven pile is a slender, long column that is made of a preformed material and has a predetermined shape and size that can be installed by either impact hammering, vibrating or pushing. If the ground is thick, then pre drilling may be required in order to allow the pile to reach its depth.

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