A Guide To Underpinning Building Regulations
Underpinning is a crucial process in construction and renovation projects typically undertaken by experienced underpinning contractors to stabilise a structure that has suffered foundation deterioration or subsidence. It can also be necessary if you plan to build another storey either above or below ground level, to ensure the depth of the existing foundations are suitable. […]
The Cost of Underpinning in 2024
Underpinning is the method used to strengthen the foundation of an existing building or structure, which can be done for many reasons. As this practice is vital for the stability and longevity of buildings or structures, there are many costs involved. This blog will explore the associated costs and considerations when it comes to underpinning […]
Underpinning methods
Underpinning methods Underpinning is a process of strengthening the foundations of a building to ensure that it is secure. Underpinning can be done using a variety of methods, including the pit method, angle piling and even underpinning to walls. Here we have compiled the key differences and characteristics of these different types of underpinning methods. […]
Underpinning: Do You Need Building Regulations Approval?
Professional underpinning contractors can help to strengthen the foundations of an existing structure below ground level. Underpinning is most commonly used to treat subsidence, which is when the foundations of a building move slightly and need specialist repair work to avoid further damage. Subsidence occurs when subsoil draws away from the foundations, creating a cavity […]
What underpinning means
Foundation underpinning is a reparation method that strengthens the existing foundations of a building below ground level. The process is often used for structures in which the foundations have moved and require specialist work to avoid further breakdown. If property damage is left unresolved and requires underpinning, the cost of fixing the problem will increase […]