Piling Service

Piling is an essential component in the world of construction. It is a technique adopted by builders for creating deep foundations of buildings and other structures. The process of piling involves installing strong material into the ground to create a sturdy base.

The materials used in piling may vary from wood to steel to concrete. Your piling contractor or engineer will decide the type and size of the material required based on several factors of your project. These factors include the type of soil, height, nature of the building, the frost line of the ground, etc.

iSeekplant can offer you an aggregated list of piling contractors and engineers nearest your project. These contractors are professionals that have the required knowledge to determine all these factors and choose your project's best materials. They will also see to it that your piling work is completed in the best way possible.

Builders use two common methods of piling—precast or cast-in-place. The process of cast-in-place piling is as follows:

• Step 1: Install a steel tube with thin walls into the ground.
• Step 2: Remove the soil from inside the tube.
• Step 3: Deposit a steel augmented cage into the empty tube.
• Step 4: Create the pile by pouring wet concrete into the mould.

Cast-in-place piling uses steel tubes or casings to form piles. One casing can be used to create multiple piles if the soil is of good quality.

Precast driven piles are those that are formed off site or at ground level before installation. They are then driven into the soil with the help of a pile driver. The tool is used to lift a pile and then hammer it into the ground in a vertical position. However, this system is quite noisy and may also damage the fellow buildings. For this purpose, piling companies recommend the use of micro or helical piling, both of which cause minimum vibration.

The piling cost may vary according to the type of technique, quality of soil, the material used, and labour. Here is a list of piling cost based on the type of material used:

• Steel Pipe Pile (driven): $12800 - $20,700
• Steel H-Section Pile (driven): $10,500 - $17,100
• Precast Concrete Pile (driven): $9,400 - $15,300
• Cast-in-place Concrete Pile (poured): $7,500 - $12,200
• Cast-in-place Concrete Pile with Steel Tube (poured): $14,500 - $23,500

The above cost range is for one pile. It involves labour costs for driving and pouring, hiring hammers and rigs, as well as contractor overhead charges. These costs vary depending upon the location as well as current-day rates.

With iseekplant, you can find a reliable piling contractor easily and quickly. By using our search feature, you'll be presented with a list of your nearest suppliers with contact information so you can request a quote easily.

It's pretty simple to use iseekplant to find a piling contractor. All you need to do is enter 'piling' as the service, select your location, and click on Get Quotes. You will get a list of the best piling companies in your area. You can contact us directly with your project information, and we'll send this to your nearest suppliers so that they can contact you with their best rates. To do this, reach out to our project team by calling 1300 691 912 or emailing projects@iseekplant.com.au.