Sectional Flight Auger is our go-to mini piling method for extensions, new builds, and domestic work. Open bore for stable clay, grout injection for tricky ground. Compact rigs keep costs down, and the sectional design also handles low headroom when you need it.
SFA is an auger-based piling method for extensions, new builds and sites with restricted access. Suitability depends on the ground conditions and engineer's design. Compact rigs help keep transport costs and site disruption down.
The installation method is selected to suit the ground and design. Open bore drilling or grout injection may be appropriate, depending on the conditions. Where no ground investigation report is available, an assessment may sometimes be possible on day one.
We match the method to your ground conditions.
We can include RC foundations with your piling quote.
150-350mm diameter piles, depths to 15m+, with capacities up to 400kN per pile subject to ground conditions and engineer design. Open bore for clay, grout injection for wet or unstable ground. Installed to BS EN 14199 with full documentation.
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Open bore for stable clay - drill, withdraw, fill. Grout injection for wet or unstable ground - concrete pumped through the auger as we drill.
Smaller rigs mean lower transport costs and less site damage. Works in tight access, and the sectional design handles low headroom (2.4m+) when needed.
Depths to 15m+, with capacities up to 400kN per pile subject to ground conditions and engineer design. Installed to BS EN 14199.
Every pile backed by our 12-year workmanship and materials warranty, subject to its terms, and £5M public liability insurance. Full pile logs and documentation for Building Control.
Common questions about sectional flight auger piling for low headroom and internal works.
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Call our teamGeneral engineers design the structure; we optimize the build. We simplify complex reinforcement and select the most efficient method to save you time and money.
After 20 years and thousands of piles across London and the South, we often already know the ground conditions in your area.
We itemise every quote so you know exactly what you're paying for. When we have all the data we need, we can fix the price completely.
No call centres or sales teams. You'll have a named project manager who handles your job from quote to completion. We're a family business - questions get answered, not escalated.
Mini, CFA, SFA, screw, steel cased - we own them all. We pick the most cost-effective method for your ground, not just the one we happen to have on the truck.
Our reputation is built on repeat business and referrals. We'd rather lose a job than recommend work you don't need.
Three offices across the region means we're genuinely local to your project - not a distant company sending rigs across the country.
Extensions, new builds and commercial foundations across London and the South.
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Real feedback from homeowners, contractors, and structural engineers across London and the South.
4.9Google Reviews"What can I say, the team were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. My wife and I did a fair amount of due diligence... Our experience was that they seemed to go the extra mile. A shout out to Barrie the project manager but of course not forgetting Lenny and Baz who worked tirelessly throughout. And a special thank you to Ben Crabb - right from our first conversation, you proposed options and were so helpful and informative."
"A really nice family business that we couldn't recommend more highly. We had a 14m x 11m foundation concrete slab with mini piles completed within their estimation of 4 weeks... The building inspector said he wished all his clients were up to their standards! From my many phone calls with Ben from the outset through to Ricky, Barrie and Shane (3 brothers) they are all so friendly and helpful."
"What a breath of fresh air to deal with a company that exceeds all of your expectations. From my first contact with Barrie in the office to the two hardworking men, Dan and Lenny who carried out the job, I have been so impressed with their professionalism, capability and friendliness. Thank you for a job 'very well done'."
"We chose them for our extension. The sales person Ben was extremely helpful with his comments and always available to discuss matters and never missed a call back. Ricky the project manager explained what was happening throughout the procedure with phone calls and I must mention Rachel for any issues we had. Overall very good job done."
"What can I say, the team were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. My wife and I did a fair amount of due diligence... Our experience was that they seemed to go the extra mile. A shout out to Barrie the project manager but of course not forgetting Lenny and Baz who worked tirelessly throughout. And a special thank you to Ben Crabb - right from our first conversation, you proposed options and were so helpful and informative."
"A really nice family business that we couldn't recommend more highly. We had a 14m x 11m foundation concrete slab with mini piles completed within their estimation of 4 weeks... The building inspector said he wished all his clients were up to their standards! From my many phone calls with Ben from the outset through to Ricky, Barrie and Shane (3 brothers) they are all so friendly and helpful."
"What a breath of fresh air to deal with a company that exceeds all of your expectations. From my first contact with Barrie in the office to the two hardworking men, Dan and Lenny who carried out the job, I have been so impressed with their professionalism, capability and friendliness. Thank you for a job 'very well done'."
"We chose them for our extension. The sales person Ben was extremely helpful with his comments and always available to discuss matters and never missed a call back. Ricky the project manager explained what was happening throughout the procedure with phone calls and I must mention Rachel for any issues we had. Overall very good job done."
"What can I say, the team were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. My wife and I did a fair amount of due diligence... Our experience was that they seemed to go the extra mile. A shout out to Barrie the project manager but of course not forgetting Lenny and Baz who worked tirelessly throughout. And a special thank you to Ben Crabb - right from our first conversation, you proposed options and were so helpful and informative."
"A really nice family business that we couldn't recommend more highly. We had a 14m x 11m foundation concrete slab with mini piles completed within their estimation of 4 weeks... The building inspector said he wished all his clients were up to their standards! From my many phone calls with Ben from the outset through to Ricky, Barrie and Shane (3 brothers) they are all so friendly and helpful."
"What a breath of fresh air to deal with a company that exceeds all of your expectations. From my first contact with Barrie in the office to the two hardworking men, Dan and Lenny who carried out the job, I have been so impressed with their professionalism, capability and friendliness. Thank you for a job 'very well done'."
"We chose them for our extension. The sales person Ben was extremely helpful with his comments and always available to discuss matters and never missed a call back. Ricky the project manager explained what was happening throughout the procedure with phone calls and I must mention Rachel for any issues we had. Overall very good job done."
We adhere to the highest industry standards for safety, quality, and environmental management.
Construction Plant Competence Scheme. Ensuring our operators meet the highest standards of safety and skill.
The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. Demonstrating compliance with risk management standards.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme. Our site team carry CSCS cards, proving the training and qualifications behind the work they do on site.
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