Foundation Design

Ground conditions on all sites are different. Our expertise covers all types of structures from low rise to multi storey structures on difficult ground or with special design requirements. Our engineers provide a comprehensive foundation design service which can include:

• Specify and arrange site ground investigation and laboratory testing
• Assess existing ground and site conditions
• Inspect existing ground/foundations
• Inspection of surrounding structures
• Offer viable solutions
• Design new foundations

From the start of a project it is essential to have a good understanding of the ground and foundation conditions, including those of adjacent buildings and structures. This allows our engineers to select an efficient solution for the sub-structure and earthworks. Problem sites could have shrinkable clay soils, poor ground conditions, close proximity of trees, chalk solution features, high ground water level, or dynamically sensitive structures nearby.

We use foundation design analysis tools and our extensive library of knowledge to help select the most appropriate solution for each site. Options can include:

• Traditional strip or pad foundations
• Underpinning
• Abutments and retaining walls
• Soil/slope stabilisation measures
• Ground beams
• Raft foundation
• Bored or driven piles
• Water retaining structures