Foundation Bearing Micropiles

Micropiles can be installed vertically or at an inclination, allowing crews to work around existing foundations, obstructions, and tight geometry. This flexibility is valuable for retrofit work and projects where excavation must be limited.

Despite their modest diameter, micropiles can support significant loads. Their capacity comes from steel reinforcement, high-strength grout, and the ability to extend into competent strata such as dense deposits or bedrock.

Drilled installation reduces ground disturbance, helping protect nearby structures and assets. This is beneficial for projects near:

• Occupied buildings 
• Utilities and buried services 
• Hospitals, schools, and sensitive facilities 
• Historic or aging structures

Multiple drilling methods, including cased and duplex techniques, allow micropiles to be installed efficiently in varied ground conditions. This helps maintain schedule certainty while limiting surface impacts.

Micropiles are frequently used to underpin and reinforce settling foundations. By transferring loads deeper, they reduce future settlement risk and restore structural performance for assets such as:

• Bridges and piers 
• Commercial buildings 
• Industrial equipment foundations 
• Residential structures