Our foundation services begin with comprehensive site investigation, including:

• Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) surveys to identify buried obstructions

• Dynamic Cone Penetrometer testing measuring in-situ bearing capacity

• Laboratory analysis of soil samples for swell potential and contamination

We engineer solutions for all project requirements:

• Strip foundations for low-rise buildings on stable soils

• Trench fill foundations with lean-mix concrete in clay substrates

• Pad foundations supporting framed structures with isolated loads

• Raft foundations distributing loads across variable ground conditions

• Piled foundations including CFA, driven and rotary bored piles

For challenging sites, we implement ground improvement techniques:

• Vibro compaction for loose granular soils

• Lime stabilisation of expansive clays

• Stone columns improving bearing capacity

All works comply with:

• Eurocode 7 (BS EN 1997) geotechnical design standards

• NHBC Chapter 4.2 requirements for residential projects

• BRE Digest 573 guidance on ground-bearing slabs

Our construction process features:

• Laser-guided excavation maintaining precise levels

• Reinforcement cages fabricated to BS 8666 specifications

• Concrete pours monitored with slump tests and cube sampling

• Waterproofing systems meeting BS 8102 protection grades

With an emphasis on sustainability, we:

• Reuse excavated materials on-site where possible

• Specify CEMII low-carbon concrete mixes

• Implement groundwater protection measures

MAC Group Ltd‘s foundation solutions combine rigorous engineering with practical site delivery, ensuring your structure rises from solid ground. Contact our geotechnical team to discuss your project’s requirements.