Mini Piling in Kent

The rapid increase in population and the parallel rise of houses across the UK have congested the cities, prompting a spike in mini-piling solutions. Mini piling in Kent and elsewhere in the UK is an ideal option for construction projects executed in urban developments or where there are buildings nearby. It also works best in areas with restricted access and places with low headroom.

CJB Piling houses certified, experienced experts and engineers for mini-piling services. Although based in Kent, it offers its experienced mini piling and underpinning services across the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we facilitate construction projects regardless of the size and complexity, specialising in mini piling, piling, underpinning and general groundworks.

Prime Benefits of Mini Piling

Mini piling steps in when other conventional methods fail to meet customer’s requirements. Having a smaller diameter of between 100mm and 350mm and the ability to endure huge weights, it is highly efficient in tight and congested places. Some of the mini piling advantages include:

• • • Quick installation
    • Cost-effectiveness
    • Weight-bearing capacity
    • Usage in a variety of soil
    • Low vibration during construction
    • Environment friendly

Our Comprehensive Services

Our company is comprised of licenced mini piling and groundwork contractors. We are proud to help our customers with various types of mini piling methods, which include

• • • Augered Piling: This method is primarily used in cohesive soil, which involves drilling auger in the ground and then filling it up with concrete or grout. Our specialists are well-experienced in auger piling and are equipped with advanced augers and temporary casings.
    • Sectional Flight Auger (SFA) Piling: The working method is similar to CFA but more feasible in places with low headroom. The company’s certified engineers have highly advanced rigs to perform the job effectively.
    • Steel-Cased Driven (SCD) Piling: Our company also offers bottom-driven piling or SCD, a method primarily used in rough terrain conditions. It involves a thin-walled steel tube hammered into the ground; the tubes are then connected via a fillet weld, filled with concrete or grout, and a bar or cage inserted for reinforcement.
    • In addition to installing mini piling foundations, we also facilitate other piling methods, including:
    • Bored piling: It is the traditional piling service our company offers. It includes onsite drilling, installing a cage, and filling it up with concrete.
    • Hollow stem piling: This piling method is similar to CFA and SFA, but the size of the pillar constructed is a bit bigger.
    • Piled-raft foundations: As the name suggests, this method blends pile and raft foundations. The drilled piles are constructed first and then connected using a raft foundation. Having vast experience constructing it, we understand its underlying essential requirements, such as the strong interaction between soil, raft and pillar.

Our Project Execution

Our experienced engineers are equipped with highly advanced rigs and machinery, enabling them to thoroughly inspect the construction site and identify the feasible piling method to be used and places to be drilled. The process of carrying out the project includes the following steps:

• • • Performing a detailed site survey and identifying the type of soil and terrain.
    • Calculation of load-bearing capacity of pillars.
    • Illustration of a design that involves the piling method, depths of pillars, and material to be filled.
    • Drilling of pillars using advanced rigs.
    • Filling of the pillars with drilling fluid or grout to ensure stability.
    • Insertion of rebar cage for additional vertical load-carrying capacity.
    • Filling of the shaft with concrete to fill up the space between soil and pillar.
    • Curing done with water to prevent it from drying quickly and avoid any cracks in the pillar.
    • The last step is the testing of the pillar for its stability and strength to ensure prevention of any future mishap.

Contact CJB Piling

We are proud to have established ourselves as the leading groundwork and mini piling contractors in Kent. Contact us, and we will ensure your demands are optimally met.

FAQs

How can I contact CJB Piling?

You can connect with CJB Piling using the Contact Us section, which can be found at the bottom of the Homepage. You can also connect through phone or email, details of which are also available at the end.

How can one validate the previous projects of the company?

Anyone can validate the previous projects using the references that the company would provide, upon request. There is also the gallery section, which can give the idea of projects that the company is involved in on a daily basis.

What is the difference between traditional piling and mini piling?

Mini piling has a smaller diameter than traditional piling and can be beneficial in tight and congested places. This feature also makes them more affordable and lightweight while they possess the ability to withstand huge loads.