There is a common misconception that mini-piling is the low-budget alternative to traditional piling, however this isn’t quite true. Mini-piling is a foundational solution in its own right that makes use of piles with a narrower diameter in order to reinforce a structure and provide stability to existing builds. It is by no means a budget or low-quality piling solution! Mini-piling is suitable for a range of applications, and is ideal is some scenarios where traditional piling is more challenging:
Restricted Access Sites
When it is difficult to reach the foundations of a building, whether it be due to restricted headroom or the fact that the project is taking place inside an existing building, mini-piling is an effective solution. The rig is significantly smaller which makes it a lot easier to transport and utilise on a restricted access site, and being able to overcome these restrictions with the help of mini-piling allows every client the opportunity to relish in a stable foundation.
Adverse Conditions
A deep foundation works by reinforcing the weight of a structure to the stronger soil found deep within the earth. This allows the piles utilised in mini-piling to bypass the weaker soil on the surface that often cause stability issues like subsidence later on down the line. One of the biggest benefits of investing in mini-piling is that it can be utilised in adverse conditions in a way that other approaches may not be able to, such as when the soil is too soft or the ground is on a slope.
Environmental Efficiency
Mini-piling rigs have a much lower environmental impact due to their compact size which means that the piles can still be installed with the same efficiency and power at a fraction of the effect on the planet. In addition to this, the narrow diameter of mini-piles means that they require less material to manufacture and fuel to transport, which provides a reduced carbon footprint.
Here at Rhino Piling, our team of experts conducts an on-site evaluation prior to the commencement of any foundational work as this allows us to understand the best way to approach a project. It is quite common for mini-piling to be recommended at this point where the results of the evaluation determine it to be the most suitable foundational solution. To speak to a member of the Rhino Piling team about the best piling Manchester has to offer, get in contact today!
