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How to spot early signs that your building needs underpinning
There’s a wide variety of factors that can cause a building’s foundations to shift or fail over time, and that’s exactly what underpinning is for.

What should you do before your piling contractor arrives?
Mini piling jobs always go at their smoothest when all the preparation has been taken care of well in advance – so here’s how to prepare for your contractor!

Do I need a structural engineer for my mini piling project?
Mini piling generally involves lots of different specialists working together to finish the project – and the structural engineer has a particularly vital role.

Can you install mini piling in bad weather?
The short answer is that yes, you can sometimes install mini piling in bad weather. Ultimately though, these decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

What is running sand, and how can it affect mini piling?
Running sand is essentially a geotechnical issue caused by high levels of groundwater – but rest assured, we’re well-versed in dealing with it at Vxcel Piling.

What is friction piling? A quick explanation of the essentials
Friction piling is a widely used technique for maximising the stability of buildings, bridges and other structures across the UK. Here’s what you need to know.