Foundations for House Extensions
Our range of ground screws and screw piles will provide a solid and secure foundation for your house extension that will last many years. Our team designs, plans, tests, and then rapidly installs our value-engineered foundations tailored to your exact needs.
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Sustainable foundations for house extensions
Concrete foundations are not your only option!
At RADIX, we apply our industry-leading knowledge and expertise to offer innovative foundation solutions for house extensions. Our advanced helical screw piles and ground screw foundations allow us to install secure, robust foundations swiftly, with limited ecological impact. The result? A highly secure and cost-effective foundation.
RADIX’s sustainable screws represent a fundamental shift in how house extensions are done, delivering immediate benefits while building towards a more sustainable future.
The most common types of foundations used in house extensions include concrete slab foundations, strip foundations, raft foundations, trench fill, and pile foundations. Today, customers want better alternatives, and RADIX’s innovative foundations filling this gap
Contact us with information about what you are planning to build, and we can review it and get back to you. Any technical information you need, we can provide.
The advantages of using screw foundations for house extensions
The beauty of our screw piling solution lies in its simplicity. RADIX’s screws replace conventional concrete foundations with a faster and cost-effective solution. Without the need for excavation or curing time of traditional foundations, your house extension project can start immediately after installation.
Rapid installation
Our screw foundations can be installed quickly, significantly reducing construction time and costs. Our expert teams swiftly install the screws using screw drives, that can access difficult to reach locations.
Instant foundations
Once the screws are installed, loads can be instantly applied to them, unlike concrete which is limited by season, weather conditions and curing time. Extremely high loads can be supported, so your house extension will be secure
Versatility
Screw foundations are suitable for various soil types, making them versatile foundation options. With most types of ground, soil conditions and ground slope, our screws will work perfectly.
Eco-friendly
They cause less soil disturbance due to no excavation or soil removal, and machinery used, thus minimising environmental impact. Screws hold less embodied carbon than concrete and are the most sustainable foundation for your house extension.
Cost-effective
Due to the installation process, speed and efficiency, they are often more affordable than traditional methods, making them a cost-effective foundation for home extensions.
Accessibility
Our installation teams and advanced machinery can easily access narrow passages and difficult to reach locations. However challenging your access is, we will find a solution to build your house extension’s foundations.
Why choose RADIX for your foundations?
Choosing the right foundation is crucial for the stability and longevity of your house extension. RADIX has specially designed extendable screw piles and ground screw foundations for houses and SIP buildings that are fast to install, highly secure, strong, and a better alternative to concrete foundations.
Look at the comparison between ground screws vs. concrete, or screw piles vs. concrete, for a better understanding of the benefits.
The process for building house extensions on our sustainable foundations
At RADIX, we offer a turnkey solution to creating the foundations for building extensions of all scales, leaving you with robust foundations you can build on immediately.
Design and planning
- Initial Consultation: Understanding client needs and extension specifications.
- Site Analysis: Assessing soil type, loads, and environmental factors.
- Designing Foundations: Customising screw piles or ground screw solutions.
Site surveys and ground preparation
- Detailed Site Survey: Identifying potential challenges.
- Load Testing: Verifying the solution’s load-handling capacity.
- Preparing the Site: Clearing and adjusting the area for installation.
Installation
- Installation Process: Driving in the screws to the required depth.
- Quality Checks: Ensuring integrity and stability post-installation.
- Structural Platform: Add the house extension base to the screws if requested.
Building the house extension
- Building the Extension: Construction begins instantly.
- Inspection and Approval: Final checks by relevant authorities.
