Piling

Strong foundations are critical to the success of any construction project. BPH Rail & Civil Engineering deliver a comprehensive range of piling solutions for commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure projects across the UK. Our experienced engineers assess ground conditions, structural requirements and site constraints to recommend the most appropriate piling technique, ensuring a safe, efficient and cost-effective foundation solution.

As an experienced piling contractor we work with our clients from the initial site investigation and foundation design through to installation and testing. We deliver reliable piling solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, quality and engineering excellence.

Every project presents unique ground conditions and engineering challenges. Our experienced team works closely with clients, consultants and contractors to select the most appropriate piling system based on:

Mini piling provides an effective foundation solution where access is restricted or working space is limited. Using compact equipment, mini piles can be installed within existing buildings, basements and confined urban sites with minimal disruption.

Mini piling is ideal for structural underpinning, extensions, refurbishment projects and developments with limited access.

Driven piles are installed by driving prefabricated steel, concrete or timber piles into the ground using hydraulic or vibratory equipment. The installation process compacts surrounding soils, providing high load capacities in suitable ground conditions.

Driven piling is commonly used for infrastructure, marine works, industrial facilities and temporary works.

Steel sheet piling creates strong retaining walls using interlocking steel sections driven into the ground. Suitable for both temporary and permanent applications, sheet piles provide earth retention, groundwater control and excavation support across civil engineering, marine and infrastructure projects.

Common uses include cofferdams, basement construction, flood defence, bridge abutments, quay walls and retaining structures.

King post retaining walls, also known as soldier pile walls, consist of steel sections installed within bored piles with precast concrete or timber infill panels placed between them. The system provides an economical solution for both temporary and permanent earth retention and can be installed with or without ground anchors.

King post walls are widely used for basement excavations, embankment stabilisation, flood defence and commercial developments.

Secant pile walls are formed by constructing overlapping reinforced concrete piles to create a continuous retaining wall. They offer excellent structural strength and groundwater control, making them suitable for deep excavations and challenging ground conditions.

Typical applications include basements, underground structures, shafts and projects requiring high levels of water resistance.

Contiguous pile walls comprise closely spaced reinforced concrete piles with small gaps between each pile. They provide effective earth retention where groundwater control is not a primary requirement and are frequently used for temporary and permanent excavation support.

Diaphragm walls are deep reinforced concrete walls constructed within slurry-filled trenches. They provide exceptional structural performance and water resistance for major infrastructure and deep basement projects where high load capacities are required.

Ground anchors provide additional lateral support to retaining walls and excavation systems by transferring loads into stable ground beyond the retained soil. They are commonly used in conjunction with sheet piling, king post walls and secant pile walls to reduce wall movement and maximise excavation space.

Underpinning strengthens or extends the foundations of existing structures where additional support is required due to increased loading, ground movement or foundation deterioration. A range of underpinning techniques can be employed depending on site conditions and structural requirements.

If you are planning your own construction project that requires piling you will require a contractor with experience, expertise and a proven track record in delivering rail and civil engineering projects, BPH Rail and Civil Engineering are the contractor you should be speaking to.