Sometimes underpinning is an expensive method of dealing with inadequacies of a buildings foundations. It usually consists of digging round an existing foundation at different stages and orders and placing concrete to transfer the loading from the building to suitable strata.

The above method could be supplemented by ‘Pilling’ depending on ground condition.

Today there are cheaper and more effective options for dealing with foundation problems.

We offer to investigate the problem, provide a suitable solution and recommend a remedial scheme to stabilise and secure the building.