5 min read
Spread footings vs piles
Shallow footings suit rock or dense ground close to the surface. Soft soils, scour risk or high loads usually need bored or driven piles.
Abutments and approaches
Soft ground under approach embankments can settle and push on piles. Ground improvement, lightweight fill or reinforced soil walls control this.
Investigation scope
- Boreholes at each abutment and pier
- Rock coring and strength testing
- Groundwater and scour assessment
- Pile load testing where warranted
Need a site-specific assessment?
We inspect homes across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and South East Queensland.