A Guide to piling

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Have you ever wondered how building structures such as homes, buildings, bridges and roads are built and remain as they are? Well you’ve come to the right place. At elite piling we have created a guide on piling to help our customers understand the work we do and how we can help you with the project you have in mind.

Piling is an essential part of any construction project. For hundreds of years, deep foundations have been driven into the earth using a technique known as piling. It provides stability and strength to many building structures allowing them to remain as they are. Piling works by inserting large amounts of material into the ground, often wood, steel and concrete. This is what creates the sturdy base for a construction project. These materials are used because of their strength, as the underground structure has to be strong enough to support very large and heavy buildings.

What is piling in construction?

Piling is the process of driving pile foundations into the ground beneath a building currently under construction. These piles transfer loads from the structure to the ground, helping to support it. Pile foundations are often used where the ground is too weak to underpin the structure.

What are pile foundations?

Pile foundations are long, thin elements generally made of steel or reinforced concrete. They are used to hold majority of the load from building structures. Pile foundations ensure that the foundation of a building is safe, dependable and sturdy. It’s important that a piling installation process is carried out professionally and correctly, using a heavy-duty pile driver.   

What are the different types of piling we offer?

At Elite piling, we have various types of piling services that are suitable for the right project. Each Project we undertake will present its own challenges. Our skilled piling teams can quickly and professionally identify the appropriate piling requirements needed for a specific location and deliver the most effective piling solution. This piling guide will inform you of some services we perform involving piling.

Grundomat Driven Piles

At Elite piles we offer Grundomat driven piles as one of our many services. Grundomat driven piles create a highly effective piling solution. If access to a site is a problem, this is the ideal service for you. Grundomat driven piles have minimal vibration. This is a key benefit because it is essential when piling has to be carried out with little to no noise and disruption. In addition, this is important with projects involving house extensions that are located in residential areas.

Bored Cased Piles

Bored case piles are also known as replacement piles. This piling solution can involve temporary and permanent steel casings that are used for a number of engineering reasons. Bored piling is best used for tall structures, heavy vertical loads and brick work. The machines used to install bored cased piles can operate in areas with limited access. Our piling contractors are highly skilled and can deliver bored cased piling solutions with minimum disruption and delay.

Drop Weight Driven Piles

Drop weight driven piles are the mini piling system of choice where access is tight and where piles need to carry high loads and be driven to greater depths. This service is often used on smaller housing developments or locations where access is limited and other types of piling machines are simply not viable.

Overall, our team can help you with any project that requires piling, mini piling, Grundomat piling, bored case piles, drop weight piles. Furthermore, if you have a piling project that requires the assistance of our piling experts then we are here to help.

Finally, we will ensure your project runs smoothly and is completed to an excellent standard. Finally, this piling Guide will inform you about our services but you can find out more by getting in touch with us today.