What are Ground Screws?
Ground screws are, as the name suggests, giant screws which are secured between 1.2 and 2.5m into the ground using specialist equipment, providing the perfect alternative to concrete.
Ground screws are fast becoming the foundations of the future with their practical, environmental and financial benefits.
We have access to all different sizes and strengths of screws and are able to advised which is best suited for your project.
Using ground screws for your building project has many benefits:
No Digging
These screws are inserted directly into the ground so we don’t have to spend hours, or days digging holes.
No Concrete
Once secured into the ground, no cement is required.
No Skips
Because we don’t have to dig, there is no excess rubble or waste to remove.
Installed in all weather
Come rain or shine, we can install ground screws at a time is convenient to your project, so no more waiting around for dry days.
No Mess!
With no digging and no concrete, ground screws don’t make any mess.
Reduces Cost
Because of the reduced time and labour requirements, you can save money on your budget.
No Downtime
Once we arrive and identify where the screws will be placed, we can begin immediately and continue until all screws have been installed.
Low Cardbon - Eco Friendly
With reduced construction time and a significant reduction in materials and manpower, ground screws are low carbon and eco friendly.
Calculate the price of your Ground Screw project
There are several factors that determine the type and number of ground screws you require. These include the weight of the finished structure, the size and type of joists or supports it uses and the type of terrain and soil you are building on. Here you can assses your projects needs and get an estimate for installing a ground screw foundation.
If you would like to find out how much ground screws cost, click the button below to use our quick calculator.
How does Ground screw pricing compare traditional concrete and helical piles?
Ground Screws are much quicker to install and feature a wide range of advantages over concrete. When comparing the Ground Screws’ raw material cost against concrete, it is more expensive, but offers long term quality benefits like no frost heave, no post rot and the potential to be removed with ease and re-used. Compared to Helical Piles, the biggest advantage is staying within budget. It is a fact that Ground Screw foundations do not have to be installed as deep as Helical Piles because there is much more soil displacement and compaction occurring during installation. Therefore in many cases, a Ground Screw can reach its required ground resistance significantly faster than a Helical Pile.