Mini-Piling In Essex

MINI-PILING IN ESSEX

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MINI-PILING IN ESSEX

Find Out More About Essex Based Mini-Piling Service

Experienced Foundation Experts

Established in 1971, Purkelly Bros have specialised in providing high quality underpinning, piling and reinforced concrete foundations ever since.

Qualified

Full members of the Association of Specialist .Underpinning Contractors (ASUC+).
Safe contractor and CHAS accredited.

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Get an estimate today by talking to any of our foundation experts.

Experienced Foundation Experts

Established in 1971, Purkelly Bros have specialised in providing high quality underpinning, piling and reinforced concrete foundations ever since.

Qualified

Full members of the Association of Specialist .Underpinning Contractors (ASUC+). 10 Year Guarantee. Safe contractor and CHAS accredited.

Quick Estimates
Get an estimate today by talking to any of our foundation experts.

VERSATILE MINI-PILING SERVICES ESSEX

Mini-piling is among the most versatile ways of strengthening the foundations of a building. Mini-piles are becoming more popular in domestic properties.


It is ideal for new buildings and helping to counter problems such as subsidence.


Purkelly Bros provide piling and mini-piling services for homes throughout Essex, including towns and cities like Harlow, Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon and Rayleigh. Piling goes through the weaker soil and transfers the load to a more robust soil or bedrock.


How is mini-piling different to piling?

This is a variation on traditional piling, with a narrower diameter used. This makes them lighter, less expensive but still with the capability to support a considerable load.


No extra supports are needed even in weaker soil and you will find mini-piling particularly useful if there is not a lot of space to work in. Less noise and vibrations make it handy in built-up areas as well.


Bridges and offshore wind farms have benefitted from mini-piling, making it a versatile method of strengthening your foundations. Give us a call to find out more.

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MINI-PILING FAQ

  • How does mini piling work?

    Traditional piling involves using a pile driver to smash piles into the ground under hydraulic action. Mini piling, however, typically involves inserting smaller piles with a narrower diameter with lighter equipment. 


    Mini piles are smaller than conventional piles, but also more expensive. That is because they need to support a given load of weight using less material. 


    To construct a mini pile, operatives first lower a hollow steel shaft into the ground and drill it into place. They then pour in concrete and grout to form the pile while the steel shaft prevents soil contamination. Unlike in traditional boring, there is no need for additional supports to hold back weak soil. 


    In some cases, construction operatives may use sectional mini piles for foundations. This process involves drilling into the soil and then adding supporting sections in sequence. It is a popular technique in weak soil situations or where a project requires deep piles. 

  • What are the benefits of mini piling?

    Mini piling, just like regular piling, comes with benefits. However, which you choose will depend on the job itself. 


    Mini piling tends to be most beneficial in confined spaces. Because the piles are smaller, so too is the equipment required to insert them into the ground. Clients often request mini piling in heavily built-up areas because it causes less noise and vibrations. 


    As with regular piling, mini piling has a range of applications. These include residential properties, office buildings, bridges and industrial installation, such as wind farms. 

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