Piling in Preston
Piling Contractor in Preston
When ground conditions prevent traditional foundations, piling provides a reliable solution for extensions and building projects. We carry out mini piling and underpinning works across Preston, helping homeowners and builders install stable foundations where excavation becomes impractical.
Properties in Preston often present challenges such as filled ground, shared drainage runs and restricted access, all of which can make standard trench foundations unsuitable. Our piling systems allow foundations to be installed efficiently while meeting structural engineer and building control requirements.
We regularly work alongside structural engineers and can install piles, reinforcement and concrete in line with the specified design, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.
We cover all of Lancashire, from Lancaster in the north to Burnley in the east and Blackpool on the west coast. Based in Darwen, we are ideally located to respond quickly to projects in and around Preston.
Piled ring beam for extension near Preston
Piling Preston – This job shown here was for a single storey side extension in Longridge which was being faced with natural stone. The wall being put on the foundation was to be 2 skins of 100mm blockwork with 100mm cavity, then faced with 200mm of stone. This meant the beam had to be wider than standard.
Piled foundation concreted in Preston
Concrete was vibrated during placement to remove trapped air and ensure the beam reached its full strength.. The majority of the time the concrete is a c35 mix, which denotes the proportions of the aggregates and the strength of the cement used.
We're specialists in:
– Piled Foundations
– Mini Piling
– Underpinning
– Residential and Commercial
– Grundomat Piling
