A proposed new single-family home was to be constructed between two existing buildings along a city street. The structure was designed to use the maximum buildable space, three feet from property lines in all directions. It also was designed with a full basement requiring up to 13 feet of vertical excavation. Neither of the adjacent properties had a continuous footer depth equal to that of the newly proposed structure. Those challenges required the owner to seek a contractor specializing in zero-lot-line shoring methods. GeoStabilization International® was contracted to provide the excavation shoring for this site.
Although only one owner sought our services, our engineers and crews had to work closely with three different parties in order to complete the project: The Town of Telluride and the two adjacent property owners.
The Town of Telluride owned and controlled Oak Street to the east and an alley to the west of the excavation. GeoStabilization needed to assure the Town that we would prevent sloughing or settlement of utilities and the roadways, the shoring would not cross property lines, and we would not work from the roadway.
The building to the north was a restaurant, and the building to the south was a bank. GeoStabilization’s shoring would need to prevent settling or subsidence of either of the existing structures. Nor could it cross either of those property lines with any element of shoring. The shoring between the buildings, in its end-state, also needed to be covered with dirt or landscaping.
Pile driving equipment was too large to access this site. Therefore, vertical micropile shoring was chosen as the appropriate design-build method for this particular site, using Self-Drilling SuperMicropiles™. The client and the three adjacent property owners were pleased with the process and the results.
In a residential construction project that requires excavation, temporary vertical shoring keeps the main structure from collapsing into loose dirt during construction. The right type of shoring will help you make sure that you are able to support your structure within the confines of the project parameters to ensure its success.
GeoStabilization International® is a leader in the United States and Canada in temporary and excavation shoring. Our team of experienced professionals has perfected the three main categories of excavation shoring (temporary shoring, permanent stabilization, and vertical and zero-lot-line shoring) that support all kinds of construction projects. We provide shoring solutions based on the project’s specific needs and budget.
If you need to complete a project in a high-traffic or congested area or in a residential area that may have tight property lines, vertical shoring built with micropiles could be the answer.
Depending on where you want to start your project, you may face challenges with access, geology, or obstructions at the construction site. Following a step-wise excavation and construction of anchors, you will need specific shorings to ensure that your contractors can complete their work efficiently and safely without landslides setting the project back.
Vertical shoring is ideal for high-traffic build sites where pile driving equipment is too large to access the construction area. The 25- to 40-mm wide micropiles are a smaller, more cost-effective alternative compared to regular pile foundations. Contractors can install micropiles on any type of soil or ground condition.
Vertical micropile shoring offers numerous benefits for restrictive residential construction projects:
With sophisticated technology and equipment, professionally installed micropiles work in virtually any environment or geological setting, even those with access issues, limitations, or obstructions. For families that want to build homes in large cities with tight property lines or buy a property between buildings in a highly populated area, a shoring wall with micropiles is an ideal solution to enable safe excavation and construction.
During the installation process, micropiles hardly vibrate or make any noise, which causes minimal disturbance to neighbors and the surrounding community, making it an excellent choice for residential areas.
As a leading geohazard mitigation company throughout the United States, Canada, and Australasia, our dedicated, professional team of experts has spent the past 20 years helping finish construction projects in less time for less money. With our innovative technology and installation methods, professionals implement temporary support faster and at a lower cost than traditional methods.
Contact GeoStabilization International® at 855-579-0536 if you would like to inquire about a no-obligation site visit to determine your needs or to learn more about how vertical shoring can support your next project.
If you are interested in a no-obligation site visit to determine if our services fit your geohazard mitigation needs, call us at 855-579-0536 or fill out our contact form.
