Mini Piling in Denton

Mini piling is a process utilized within the construction industry for making foundations for a wide range of structures in those instances where the ground is simply not suitable for the more traditions types of foundations. It involves screwing or driving steel casings into the ground and then pouring concrete in to them to form rigid piles.

Working out the number of piles required and what the layout of them needs to be is something that is done by a structural engineer. They do this by looking at things like the condition of the ground, the level of access to it, and the type of structure being supported.

When is Mini Piling needed?

Mini piling is perfect for use ground that is heavy in clay and are prone to movement in the form of expansion and/or shrinkage. In cases like this, the piles are driven into the bedrock below for greater support. If there isn’t any of this to utilise, a structural engineer will work out the best pile design to use that takes this into account.

Bottom Driven Piles

The process of putting in bottom driven piles is one that is quick, efficient and suitable for lots of different types of ground. With spoil removal not being needed, the process is a good one to use at things like brownfield sites.

Metal casings with closed ends are put in lengths of between 2m and 6m into the Earth with the use of an internal drop hammer. The casing are joined using a weld as the process is performed. The bottom driven piles go down to a pre-set depth. Once the depth is reach, the casings are then filled up with concrete and a bar or cage is put directly into it.

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