The foundation is the bread and butter of your property as the structure above won’t last very long if the base that is holding it up is looking worse for wear! When it comes to piling, it is important to work with a reputable and reliable company and the Rhino Piling team have over 100 years combined experience in the industry to put your mind at ease. Installing a brand-new foundation or reinforcing an existing one is a big job and there are many factors that can influence the cost.
The Types of Piles
Piles can be crafted from a variety of different materials such as timber, concrete and steel. In fact, the approaches may even be altered in order to adapt to the specific needs of a project, such as opting for precast concrete as opposed to cast-in-situ concrete piles. As expected, the cost of piling can be greatly influenced by the material that piles are made from and the way that they are manufactured, however this is an unavoidable aspect of the process.
The Number of Piles
Following on from the point above, the number of piles that a foundation needs often depends on the size of the foundation itself. The more piles that are required then the higher the costs associated with the service are going to be, and this may be why certain clients tend to opt for methods like mini-piling as opposed to traditional piling where appropriate. With this said, it’s important to ensure that the correct number of piles are used in order to spread the load of the structure equally across the foundation.
The Depth of the Piles
The piles used in order to craft a foundation aren’t always installed to the same depth as this is often dictated by the type of structure. For example, skyscrapers will require a lot more stability and the piles reflect this by being driven into the ground at deeper depths whereas the piles for residentials homes may be driven to half this depth. The machinery that is used to drive the piles to a specific depth is where the cost of piling may be influenced in this respect as the hammer that is used and size of the rig will need to be adapted according to these requirements.
Prior to the commencement of a project, the Rhino Piling team will carry out a full on-site evaluation. This helps us ascertain the needs of your foundations and put together a quote with your budget in mind without sacrificing the quality and stability of the finished foundation. To discuss the needs of your piling project, get in contact with the best piling Manchester has to offer today!
