Mini Piling in Knowsley

Mini piling is a technique that is used when there is no solid ground at a reasonable depth to put foundation into. It allows for solid ground to be reached and the weight of a structure transferred onto the piles through different levels of rock and soil.

The width of the piles, their layout, and the number of them are all determined by a structural engineer. There are a numerous factors to consider here when working these things out. This includes what access there is, what type of structure is being built, and the general condition of the ground being built on.

When is Mini Piling needed?

Mini piling can also be used in clay ground that is prone to moving (i.e. expansion and shrinkage). Where this is the case, the piles are drilled deep down into the bedrock. If there is no bedrock to do this, then a structural engineer creates a pile design that takes this into account.

Bottom Driven Piles

Bottom driven piling uses an internal drop hammer to drive down a closed end metal casing deep into the ground so that it creates stable foundations for a building. After this is done, the weight of the drop hammer is then removed and a reinforcement put in place, and then filled up with concrete. If the ground is really dense then pre-drilling may be required to allow them to reach the required depth.

Bottom driven piles are typically used to provide support to buildings, walls and/or bridges, and can be a highly cost effective solution for creating deep foundations. In addition to this, they can also be used in embankments, retaining walls and anchorage structures.

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