PILING
PILING
What is Piling? Piling is a technique used in the construction industry which forms the basis of any type of construction and the support for your structure. Piling sets the deep foundations for your building. It’s a type of deep foundation, used to transfer the load where shallow foundations aren’t sufficient enough.
Shallow foundations are sufficient when the load is lighter and the ground is suitable. Many ways in which the ground may be classed as unsuitable are when:
- The water table is high.
- The soil stability will be affected by water.
- Deep trench foundations from previous construction would be too costly to remove.
- Existing foundations are unstable.
- The ground is unsuitable for more than two metres.
PILING
What is Piling? Piling is a technique used in the construction industry which forms the basis of any type of construction and the support for your structure. Piling sets the deep foundations for your building. It’s a type of deep foundation, used to transfer the load where shallow foundations aren’t sufficient enough.
Shallow foundations are sufficient when the load is lighter and the ground is suitable. Many ways in which the ground may be classed as unsuitable are when:
- The water table is high.
- The soil stability will be affected by water.
- Deep trench foundations from previous construction would be too costly to remove.
- Existing foundations are unstable.
- The ground is unsuitable for more than two metres.
Traditionally piles were made of wood, but they’re now more commonly made of concrete and often reinforced or cased in steel. Positioned at regularly placed intervals such as the intersections between walls and driven down to denser, firmer levels, preventing either uplift or collapse.
Piling isn’t a new technique, piling has been around for a number of years and traditionally used for large buildings where the load is very heavy. Since the 1980’s it has been much more widely used in projects including anything from conservatories to wind farms.
Piling can be a very complex process and has to be precise and accurate to accommodate the load.
Here at Midland Piling, we can provide all types of piling methods and techniques to suit the requirements of your project. Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs at your earliest convenience. Our team can guide and advise you, whatever your piling requirments.
Traditionally piles were made of wood, but they’re now more commonly made of concrete and often reinforced or cased in steel. Positioned at regularly placed intervals such as the intersections between walls and driven down to denser, firmer levels, preventing either uplift or collapse.
Piling isn’t a new technique, piling has been around for a number of years and traditionally used for large buildings where the load is very heavy. Since the 1980’s it has been much more widely used in projects including anything from conservatories to wind farms.
Piling can be a very complex process and has to be precise and accurate to accommodate the load.
Here at Midland Piling, we can provide all types of piling methods and techniques to suit the requirements of your project. Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs at your earliest convenience. Our team can guide and advise you, whatever your piling requirments.
PILING COMPANY
It goes without saying that the foundations of a structure need to be sturdy, so choosing the right piling company to guide and advise you is essential to the finished build. Choosing Midland Piling as your chosen piling company, we can guarantee the knowledge and service will be second to none, always making sure risks are never taken.
Our highly trained piling contractors have many years of experience behind them and no job is too big, too complex or too small.
There is a lot of complex planning, measuring and labour which all go into construction projects and the process of piling is a complicated technique which requires the correct tools and the right piling company for the job.
As a trusted piling company, we provide all of this, along with a friendly and helpful service. Ensuring all bases are covered and the end result is as safe and effective as it can
possibly be.
PILING COMPANY
It goes without saying that the foundations of a structure need to be sturdy, so choosing the right piling company to guide and advise you is essential to the finished build. Choosing Midland Piling as your chosen piling company, we can guarantee the knowledge and service will be second to none, always making sure risks are never taken.
Our highly trained piling contractors have many years of experience behind them and no job is too big, too complex or too small.
There is a lot of complex planning, measuring and labour which all go into construction projects and the process of piling is a complicated technique which requires the correct tools and the right piling company for the job.
As a trusted piling company, we provide all of this, along with a friendly and helpful service. Ensuring all bases are covered and the end result is as safe and effective as it can
possibly be.
Midland Piling is a piling company who pride ourselves on health and safety and environmental best practises at all times. Be it at the survey stage, or the actual work. It’s a top priority. Our approved quality management system ensures all of this and all our staff hold the most up to date safety qualifications.
PILING COMPANIES
Piling companies employ very highly skilled tradesmen, who carry the responsibility of delivering secure foundations. The extremely complex procedure of piling requires the most skilled work-force to provide the best outcome and accurate end result.
Piling works by driving large amounts of concrete, wood or steel into the ground. These materials, inserted deeply ensures there is a safe and sturdy base for the build to go on. After all, if the foundations of your home or work place weren’t sturdy, they wouldn’t stay upright for very long.
Midland Piling has a number of adaptations that can be used in the piling process. For example, on contaminated or toxic land, we can modify the pile section in line with Environment Agency guidelines. Another example is in areas where disturbance of the land needs to be kept to a minimum, we offer the most up-to-date, hydraulic hammers which significantly reduce noise and disruption.
PILING COMPANIES
Piling companies employ very highly skilled tradesmen, who carry the responsibility of delivering secure foundations. The extremely complex procedure of piling requires the most skilled work-force to provide the best outcome and accurate end result.
Piling works by driving large amounts of concrete, wood or steel into the ground. These materials, inserted deeply ensures there is a safe and sturdy base for the build to go on. After all, if the foundations of your home or work place weren’t sturdy, they wouldn’t stay upright for very long.
Midland Piling has a number of adaptations that can be used in the piling process. For example, on contaminated or toxic land, we can modify the pile section in line with Environment Agency guidelines. Another example is in areas where disturbance of the land needs to be kept to a minimum, we offer the most up-to-date, hydraulic hammers which significantly reduce noise and disruption.
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PILING CONTRACTORS
The experience and knowledge held by our piling contractors allows us to provide many different methods of piling. In order to give you an insight into the complex and sometimes difficult work that piling contractors may carry out, some of these are categorized as the following:
- Dropping Weight – This is where a hammer which is around the same weight as the pile, is dropped onto the pile head. This is a simple method, used in conjunction with test piling and light frames where it may not be very cost-effective to bring in large machinery.
- Vibration – Vibrating hammers are hydraulically or electrically powered to drive the pile. This method may be used by piling companies when the soil is particularly gravelly or sandy.
- Jetting – In areas where the soil contains sand or sandy gravel, water jetting may be used. However, the method has a very limited effect on firm clay or any soil containing coarse gravel, cobbles, or boulders.
PILING CONTRACTORS
The experience and knowledge held by our piling contractors allows us to provide many different methods of piling. In order to give you an insight into the complex and sometimes difficult work that piling contractors may carry out, some of these are categorized as the following:
- Dropping Weight – This is where a hammer which is around the same weight as the pile, is dropped onto the pile head. This is a simple method, used in conjunction with test piling and light frames where it may not be very cost-effective to bring in large machinery.
- Vibration – Vibrating hammers are hydraulically or electrically powered to drive the pile. This method may be used by piling companies when the soil is particularly gravelly or sandy.
- Jetting – In areas where the soil contains sand or sandy gravel, water jetting may be used. However, the method has a very limited effect on firm clay or any soil containing coarse gravel, cobbles, or boulders.
There are a variety of materials which can be used in the piling process, wood, steel or concrete are often used by piling contractors. This will be decided in the initial survey stages and will depend on many factors regarding the land and type of materials being used to build upon that land. Our piling contractors can complete piling using any type of material and using any method or technique to suit the requirements of the project in hand. Contact us to discuss your design and requiremenst and allow us to do the rest.
PILING SPECIALISTS
The piling specialists at Midland Piling are here to answer and guide you on any questions or concerns you may have. You can have peace of mind and be safe in the knowledge that if you choose our company as your piling specialists, we will endeavour to provide a timely, cost-effective and safe service from start to finish.
Our piling specialists will take certain factors into account, such as the size and weight of the pile, the driving resistance, available space and headroom on site, availability of cranes or machinery and potential noise restrictions locally.
There are a number of different piles which can be used in construction. Most commonly:
- Sectional Augur Mini Piles — This has either a hollow or a solid centre and is suitable for use on sites with limited access.
- Grout Injected Continuous Flight Auger —Grout is poured down the centre to form the permanent column. Th advantage is that this method causes little noise or vibration.
- Steel Cased Bottom Driven Piles — Driving these from the bottom of the pile, instead of the top so they don’t require heavy machinery. They can carry loads between 5 and 85 tonnes.
- Steel Cased Grundomat Driven Piles — Driven by an internal, compressed-air engine, these are ideal for lighter loads such as a conservatory.
- Contiguous Piling — Ideal to create retaining walls.
PILING SPECIALISTS
The piling specialists at Midland Piling are here to answer and guide you on any questions or concerns you may have. You can have peace of mind and be safe in the knowledge that if you choose our company as your piling specialists, we will endeavour to provide a timely, cost-effective and safe service from start to finish.
Our piling specialists will take certain factors into account, such as the size and weight of the pile, the driving resistance, available space and headroom on site, availability of cranes or machinery and potential noise restrictions locally.
There are a number of different piles which can be used in construction. Most commonly:
- Sectional Augur Mini Piles — This has either a hollow or a solid centre and is suitable for use on sites with limited access.
- Grout Injected Continuous Flight Auger —Grout is poured down the centre to form the permanent column. Th advantage is that this method causes little noise or vibration.
- Steel Cased Bottom Driven Piles — Driving these from the bottom of the pile, instead of the top so they don’t require heavy machinery. They can carry loads between 5 and 85 tonnes.
- Steel Cased Grundomat Driven Piles — Driven by an internal, compressed-air engine, these are ideal for lighter loads such as a conservatory.
- Contiguous Piling — Ideal to create retaining walls.