"Your extension needs piling." If a builder, engineer or building inspector has just told you that, you are in the right place. We make engineered foundations simple, quick and fairly priced for homeowners across the North West.
The jobs we do for homeowners
Mini piles and ground beams for single and two-storey extensions — our most common job.
Light structures still crack on bad ground. Slim piles put them right first time.
Screw piles installed in a day, built on the same afternoon.
Underpinning, traditional or piled, including insurance-led schemes.
King post walls that turn slopes into level, usable gardens.
Complete piled foundation packages for new homes on difficult plots.
Why has my project been told it needs piles?
Usually one of five reasons: trial holes found soft clay, peat or made ground; there are trees near the build and the clay is shrinkable; old drains or backfill run under the footprint; the dig for traditional footings would go beyond about 2.5 metres; or the building inspector simply was not satisfied with what the trial hole showed. All are common across the North West, and none of them should derail your project.
What it costs
For budgeting: most single-storey extension packages fall between £4,000 and £12,000 including ground beams; conservatories and garden rooms less; large two-storey extensions more. It is rarely welcome news mid-project — but a building stands on its foundations, and piling done once, properly, protects everything you spend above it.
How we keep it simple
- Send what you have. Drawings, trial hole results, or just photos and a postcode.
- Free site visit. We check access and ground, and explain the options without jargon.
- Fixed written quote. One number, no day rates, no surprises.
- We coordinate. We will deal directly with your builder, engineer and building control if you want us to.
- Piled in days. Most extensions are piled in 1–3 days, certified for building control.
Your garden, respected
Compact rigs from 750mm wide, protected access routes, contained spoil and a tidy site at the end of every day. Piling has a muddy reputation; our jobs don't.
Where we work
Our teams cover the whole North West, with local crews in:
What customers say
Told by building control our extension needed piles and feared the worst. They visited within the week, explained everything without jargon, and the final bill matched the quote to the penny.
The rig fitted through our side gate, which two other firms said was impossible. Piled in two days, tidy site, paperwork straight to our building inspector.
As the main contractor we needed 60 CFA piles installed to programme. Mobilised on the agreed date, records issued daily, zero defects at handover.
Frequently asked questions
My building inspector says I need piling. What now?
This is the most common call we get. Send us your drawings and any trial hole results, and we will recommend the right pile type, arrange a site visit and give you a fixed written quote. We handle the engineering detail with your builder and inspector.
How much does piling add to an extension?
Most single-storey extension piling packages fall between £4,000 and £12,000 including ground beams. It is rarely welcome news, but piling done once, properly, protects the whole value of the build above it.
Will piling damage my garden or the neighbours' property?
Compact rigs and low-vibration methods are chosen specifically to protect surrounding structures. We survey access, protect surfaces and agree the working area with you before any plant arrives.
Do you deal with my builder or with me?
Whichever you prefer. Many homeowners ask us to liaise directly with their builder and building control while keeping them copied in on price and programme.