Underpinning
There are times when you need to have things done to your house to improve the structural stability. This can be a worrying period and that's why using an experienced company like Manley and Pitcher is a good thing to do.
Underpinning is the process of strengthening and stabilizing the foundation of an existing building. This can become necessary for a number of reasons. In many cities in the UK the properties of the soil that house were built on in last century has changed due to changes in the water table and changing industrial uses. This can lead to subsidence which can make the foundation of a house unstable. This one of the occasions that underpinning may be required. Another example is when it is more economical to work on existing structure's foundation than to tear it down and start from scratch.
Underpinning often involves using a large amount of concrete to re- stabilize the structure and can be a difficult job to plan and execute.
At Manley and Pitcher we have over 35 years experience in the construction industry and can offer you complete piece of mind when it comes to stabilization of structures
