Pilling Work

Piling is the process of inserting structural piles into the ground that will become the base of the building. It is a technique that sets deep foundations for any form of construction work, such as buildings. Piles are required where soil and earth are performing poorly and are used to spread the load of a building and firm the ground. They are a cost-effective approach to combating corrosion and are proven to significantly improve the life expectancy of a structure. Did you know that the entire city of Venice is built on wooden piles over the seawater?

There are a variety of different materials that can be used in the piling process. Many people use wood, steel or concrete as their chosen piling materials. Naturally, the foundations of any building have to be exceptionally sturdy, so that’s why the choice of materials is important. The underground structural base has to support large buildings of various sizes, so one can never take risks.

Imagine if your office building didn’t have any structured base underneath – your building wouldn’t be standing for long! specifically, when earthquake hits. People don’t often realise exactly what goes into construction work, but as contractor we will tell you, there is a lot of planning, measuring and hard labour involved.