With around 15 years of experience behind is here at Vxcel Piling, we’re proud to offer a nationwide service to private and commercial customers all over the UK. So if you’re sizing up mini piling for your own project – or you think there’s a time in the future when it might become necessary – then it can help to know more about all the different ways in which it can be helpful for domestic and commercial jobs alike.
Now, if you’ve already started doing any research on the process, or you’re already passingly familiar with it, you may know that there’s a very long list of prospective advantages, some increasingly specific. For ease though, we’ve collated the most significant ones into six universal benefits. So then – let’s get started, shall we?
Mini piling is highly versatile
Mini piling is a favourite method in the construction industry partially for its exceptional versatility – it can be used for various soil types, including soft, unstable, and contaminated ground. What’s more, mini piles excel in achieving greater depths with ease compared to alternative piling methods. Both these qualities alone make it a flexible solution for a diverse range of construction projects.
Plus, despite the compact size of mini piles, they’re still notable for their impressive load-bearing capacity, making them highly effective for accommodating substantial loads. That’s particularly advantageous in challenging soil conditions requiring heavily loaded piles.
The installation of driven piles also eliminates the need for spoil removal. In case you’re wondering, that’s not a typo – spoil in construction refers to excess material removed during construction excavations projects, such as wet sand, subbase gravel, concrete, broken pipe, glass, and other types of debris. In short, that means mini piling can be an effective solution for contaminated sites or areas.
Useful for working in confined areas, and strengthening existing foundations
It’s not unusual for home developers to encounter challenges with tight spaces that are difficult to access with traditional construction vehicles, possibly due to their size, weight or height (or even combinations of all three!).
That’s where mini-piling can come in handy. Since mini piling equipment is typically smaller than traditional piling equipment, that can make it particularly well-suited for completing projects in areas with restricted access or limited headroom – such as basements, tight urban spaces, domestic properties, back gardens, and existing commercial properties.
By the same token, the smaller size of mini piles also makes them particularly well-suited for underpinning, which is a service we offer here at Vxcel Piling. Essentially, this involves reinforcing existing foundations by adding additional foundational material underneath them. They’re also ideal for repairing pre-existing foundations damaged or eroded by the earth or groundwater over time.
Quick and cost-effective
For various reasons, the need for mini piling isn’t always clear at the outset of every project. When the requirement does become clear, that can understandably lead to concerns about extra costs or delays. Thankfully though, mini piling is both quick and cost effective – mini piles can be installed rapidly, and some installations can even be completed in just a few hours. This efficiency makes them an ideal solution for projects with tight schedules, so there are minimal delays to your project.
What’s more, mini piling often proves more cost-effective than traditional strip foundation methods, especially for small to medium-sized projects. That can provide valuable peace of mind about keeping the entire project on-track and on budget. As an extra bonus, this typically leads to fewer materials being removed from sites, contributing to greener credentials with reduced transportation of spoil. In fact, on that note…
Minimal disruption, and environmentally friendly
Mini piling is an excellent solution for sites with environmental sensitivity or close proximity to buildings, as it minimises ground disturbance, so there are low levels of vibration (and therefore noise) throughout the installation process. That makes it one of the least disruptive piling methods – and particularly valuable in built-up areas, especially if they’re residential, or home to nearby structures could be affected by traditional piling methods.
Mini piles also use less concrete and steel compared to other piling systems, reducing the project’s carbon footprint. That can be notably useful for large-scale projects, especially if you’re striving to meet sustainability targets.
As we’ve touched on above, those are just the most universal advantages – you may well be able to enjoy plenty more specific benefits of your own! And of course, if you’ve got any questions, or you’re ready to get started with your own project, we’re here to help!
We have around 15 years of experience behind us at Vxcel Piling, with a long history of delivering exceptional results for domestic projects, commercial properties, and industrial warehouses. To find out what we’ve achieved for previous customers, feel free to take a look through our case studies! Alternatively, give our team a call on 01254 314010, and we’ll be happy to talk about the first steps.