Shire Stabilisers

Shire stabilisers are helical friction piles designed to provide a more economically viable alternative to traditional underpinning and mini piling, approved for use by Local Authorities, Building Insurers and Loss adjusters, Consulting Engineers and Surveyors. The helical stabilisers are used in remedial applications to provide additional support to the existing foundations of shallow founded structures (for new-build applications see Shire Piles). Dependent upon ground conditions, the helical supports can be installed to depths up to approximately 10m or more and will carry loads from 30kN to 100kN.

As the helical supports are installed using an adapted pneumatic driving hammer, no piling rig is required, making Shire stabilisers an ideal solution for sites with limited access. The efficient method of installation ensures minimal disruption for the client and minimal enabling works are usually required. Jacking plates can be fitted to enable the lifting of light structures such as conservatories, single storey extensions, porches and garages that are supported on shallow foundations.

All engineered Shire Stabiliser schemes are available with a 12 year underwritten warranty. More versatile repair scheme can be devised an installed by using Shire stabilisers in conjunction with helical masonry repairs.

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