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When building a house, you want to find a plot of land that is perfectly suited for your property. One common question people have when building is whether or not it is a good idea to build on a hill or a slope. Here is Below Ground’s guide to building on a hill....

If you’re familiar with piling, then you will likely know that it’s an important process used in construction to create stable building foundations, but did you know that pile foundations are currently being used in the rail industry, as well? With the recent...

Piling foundations are commonly known as one of the strongest options for any home or building. They are often used in some of the most engineeringly challenging projects and continue to progress in both their popularity and capability. This capability has seen them...

Most of the world's deepest foundations use piling as the principle technique but why? Essentially this comes down to the incredible strength most concrete piles have. The piles are drilled down to the desired depth and often reinforced with steel frames. This results...

If you want to enhance your home and boost your property’s value, you need to know the top five best ways to maximise the value of your current home. Here are five of the best ways to add value to your home. 1) Convert Your Garage Lots of homes in England will have a...

Underpinning is the process by which the foundation of a building is strengthened to ensure that it is completely secure. Underpinning can be conducted through a variety of different methods, each with their own characteristics. This guide will help you to understand...

The foundation is arguably the most important element of your home. Without a strong foundation, your home is at risk of a whole host of problems. Whether you are looking to identify foundation problems in your home or you’re hoping to avoid them, here are the top...

Screw piling is a widely used technique, both for creating and strengthening the foundations of structures from domestic homes to major infrastructure projects. There are many different approaches to inserting piles. So, what is screw piling and how does it work? What...

Whether you live in an older property with a fascinating vintage design, or modern contemporary premises converted from an older building, there are bound to be features from the past which don’t quite keep up with today’s construction standards. Maintaining these...