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can occur in buildings for many reasons, fundamentally it occurs because the sub-soil below cannot support the foundations that ultimately take the loading from the building above. In most cases, such a failure in London is due to the clay sub-soil shrinks, recently due to dry winter and summer seasons. In some cases, the construction itself is inadequate and the failure is due to insufficient foundation depths or is founded on a sub-soil incapable to supporting the loading.
regulations are addressing this problem and are very careful about the design of new small buildings. Underpinning is not just related to subsidence additional depths are often required for existing buildings for a number of reasons, most commonly to create additional room. Firm Foundations have underpinned many properties to create basement or cellar space beneath an existing building, greatly increasing the living area of a building. Additionally many properties require underpinning when converting into a Residential Building; Barns or Oast Houses are often converted to residential accommodation.
of deep mini piles up to 300 mm in diameter not only provide the capacity for deep founded underpinning schemes but also for constructing new foundations for low rise buildings, in sub-soils that make traditional foundations impossible. We have the capability for both driven and augured piles making schemes possible in most types of sub-soil, a full design service is available.
we are able to provide a full design and install service, from initial survey to final completion with Building Regulations. Alternatively, we are always happy to install any specialist foundation pre-designed by Structural Engineers.
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