ALL GROUND SOLUTIONS
Underpinning Southend, SS1
Underpinning Contractors Southend
There are many reasons why underpinning services in Southend may be required and different methods can be used. It involves putting a new foundation under an existing foundation in order to provide more support or shore-up failing foundations.
This is when there has been a sinking or subsidence due to ground movement, which can be caused by changes in soil conditions and local excavations in Southend. The solution requires additional support. Often, we are dealing with restricted access and need to minimise vibrations to ensure we don’t make the situation worse.
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Underpinning in Southend is the process of strengthening the foundation of an existing building or other structure. Underpinning usually involves extending the depth of the foundation or distributing the weight over a larger area. Underpinning services in Southend is a major repair project and in order to choose the correct method, it is necessary to understand the current situation and problems concerning the entire foundation. Visit our Homeowners section to learn how you can get an equivalent of Underpinning within one day in Southend, SS1!
Why is Underpinning in Southend Necessary?
There are many reasons why you may need to perform underpinning. These are usually related to subsidence issues. Underpinning in Southend can be required for a variety of reasons, including:
- A change in soil conditions under the foundation
- Soil characteristics were not properly taken into account during the design phase
- The original foundation is no longer suitable/strong enough
- The construction/repair/excavation of neighbouring structures endangers the current foundations
- Additional floors are to be constructed underground
Piling
With years of experience, we are ready for ANY type piling work. We do Mini Piling, CFA Piling, Secant Wall, Open Bore Piling, Contiguous Bored Pile, Pile Design, and King Post.
RC Slabs
Where we are using reinforced concrete for construction, we can use slabs as alternative foundation to ground beams. Being narrower, they offer a solution where depth might be an issue.
Ground Beams
Excellent choice of foundation for projects that cannot have traditional trench footings, such as ground conditions or due to services running through the foundation footprint.
Underpinning
There are several reasons why underpinning might be necessary and therefore different approaches to the methods used.
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All Ground Solutions Ltd.
Windsor Ave, Grays RM16 2UA
Call Us
020 8087 2838
Email Us
info@allgroundsolutions.co.uk
