Footings and Underpinning Services across Dorset

A key part of many construction projects in Dorset are the footings. They’re the very basis of a firm foundation – and a stable building in future. If you need expertise in carrying out this vital step, speak to the VP Lewis Groundworks team.

How Footings and Underpinnings Offer a Firm Foundation

Footings are one of the most important parts of the construction of the foundations of new buildings. Their purpose is to provide a firm base that will support the installed foundation and prevent the building settling as and when the earth below naturally shifts and moves in future. They do this by helping to spread the total load or weight of a building over a larger area, so no particular part of the building puts the earth below under more pressure than any other.

Footings are usually constructed by excavating a trench of the right size, then filling that with a specially reinforced concrete layer. The depth and width of each footing must be carefully calculated by taking into account factors like the soil type, the construction materials being used and so on. For this, you need expert advice as without it, the end result may be unstable and unsafe.

Underpinning techniques can be used either to increase the depth of foundations in particular cases or to repair faulty foundations. Again, a great deal of experience and expertise is needed to make sure the job’s done safely and securely.

Benefit from VP Lewis Groundworks’ Years of Expertise

Over a quarter of a century’s experience in the groundworks and building industries have given us a wealth of expertise when it comes to footings and underpinnings for new and existing structures in Dorset. As a family run business whose reputation depends on our quality service, we take every job seriously, no matter how large or small. Whether you’re a private customer or a corporate client looking for footings, underpinnings or general groundworks, we’d be delighted to bring our expertise to the job. Call for a free quote today.