ALL GROUND SOLUTIONS
Underpinning Thornton Heath, CR7
Underpinning Contractors Thornton Heath
There are many reasons why underpinning services in Thornton Heath may be required and different methods can be used. It involves placing a new foundation underneath an existing foundation to give more support or shore up failing foundations.
We encounter this where sinking and subsidence has occurred due to ground movement which can be due to changes in soil conditions or local excavations in Thornton Heath and the solution demands 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 Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath 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 Home Owners to learn how we can provide an equivalent to Underpinning in only one day in Thornton Heath, CR7!
Why is Underpinning in Thornton Heath Necessary?
There are a variety of reasons why underpinning in Thornton Heath might need to be carried out. These are usually related to subsidence problems. Underpinning in Thornton Heath 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
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020 8087 2838
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info@allgroundsolutions.co.uk
