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Human remains found at construction site in Kent

At Belowground Ltd we carry out a range of varied piling and underpinning work, for a wide number of contractors. Recently however, we encountered something on a job that caught even our experienced team off guard - the discovery of human remains at a build site. The...

Piled foundations for fabulous kitchen extensions

The new year is a very popular time for people to begin thinking about housing renovation projects. As well as the appeal of the new year’s blank canvas ready for people to fill with their grand plans, there is also the promise of spring. With spring comes warmer...

Why the UK Construction industry should embrace driven piling

The benefits of driven piling go beyond what many people give it credit for. Despite its many documented advantages, the UK has shown little enthusiasm for driven piling compared to mainland Europe who consider it the norm method for development projects. Driven piles...

5 Reasons to consider construction equipment hire

The benefits of purchasing a shiny new piece of equipment can be appealing. Newly purchased machinery comes with the latest technology and fully functioning settings - but what about potential downfalls? New construction equipment can come with a heavy price tag...

Why Groundworks are critical to construction

At the first stage of any project, ground works are crucial to the success of any build. Groundwork involves building a strong base in order for construction to begin. Sturdy groundwork is imperative when building and many specifications are needed in order to make...

Building on Garden Plots

Building on Garden Plots Published: 24th November 2017 In a recent project, we were contracted to construct a piled reinforced concrete slab for a new build two bedroom property which was being built on the site of an old garage at the rear of a property. Many people...

Piled foundations for 4 new extensions on The Magdalen Road, Alms Houses in Exeter

Piled foundations for 4 new extensions on The Magdalen Road, Alms Houses in Exeter Published: 2nd November 2017 In our most recent project, Belowground ltd were contracted to construct 4 piled foundations for four new extensions on houses on The Magdalen Road,...

2 New Build Properties East Knoyle, Wiltshire

2 New Build Properties East Knoyle, Wiltshire Published: 2nd November 2017 Belowground Ltd are specialist piling and underpinning contractors. We carry out work across London, Exeter and Bristol as well as operating throughout the whole of England and Wales providing...

Can You Use Piling Foundations In Water?

Can you use piling foundations in water? Published: 31st January 2017 As you are probably aware, piling entails the driving of piles into the earth below ground level, pile foundations are then used to strengthen the soil which will support the weight load of the...