GTM Piling Ltd uses innovative methods like grundomat piles and other forms of mini piling (micro piling) to achieve deep and stable foundations. We work efficiently to install piled foundations that support homes, extensions and much more – getting building projects across Warrington off to a flying start. Our piling contractors come fully qualified to undertake projects of all kinds and regularly restore homes through the process of underpinning. While these services use modern technology for the best results, foundation piling actually traces its rich history as far back as the fourth century BCE.
See below for a short history of piled foundations and one especially famous example of its importance.
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Most historians agree that piling began during the Roman Empire. During this time, some villagers chose to lift their homes above lakes to stay dry and make attacking harder for the enemy. It’s also believed that engineers would build around the sea using basic piling methods. This humble starting point shows how long piled foundations have existed in one form or another, and will likely do so for centuries to come.
Only 100 years later, the Italians would show the world what foundation piling could accomplish. Built on a swamp in the fifth century, Venice would become one of the greatest world powers during the Renaissance. While it took a thousand years to reach this status, the fact that it’s still standing today proves how effective piling methods can be.
Unlike mini piling and underpinning today, Venice uses large stakes – forced into the ground that petrified over time. Our piling contractors use a blend of steel and concrete to lend support to Warrington properties, even with a high water table or poor soil conditions.
In the late 15th century, countries like Germany would use hand-operated techniques and wooden apparatus to fix foundation issues. These days, machinery like this would fail to support imposing structures, nor would they likely go deep enough. In fact, mobility is a big selling point of mini piling, which can prove indispensable for underpinning in Warrington and the nearby areas. This is why our piling contractors operate lighter machinery than you might expect, enabling us to enter through doorways and reach those hard-to-access areas in built-up locations.
Despite things changing over the years, homes and businesses continue to be made out of bricks and mortar. As such, they require stable foundations to ensure they don’t sink into the mud or collapse altogether. While shallow footings prove suitable for some builds, many demand deeper foundations without excavating a large trench. Mini piling and traditional driven foundation piling achieve just that. They physically correct foundation issues stemming from subsidence and ground heaving and can retroactively add more support when building an extra floor.
Many commercial properties and seafront houses benefit from piled foundations, too. Areas with a high water table and loose clays need a method that reaches deep into the strata, bypassing the moisture altogether. Our piling company’s modern piling systems cater to these needs and a whole lot more, making for a cost-effective way to add deep foundations for any home, business or industrial build.
