Speedeck Foundations Ltd

Piled raft foundations offer a unique set of benefits, especially in challenging ground conditions and fast-paced construction schedules.

By combining the strength of piles for stability with the efficiency of a raft foundation, they minimise excavation, muck away, substructure brickwork, and beam and block flooring costs—while enhancing performance.

Our in-house design team optimises every project for maximum efficiency, reducing material usage to deliver cost-effective and environmentally sustainable construction.

Since we handle the foundation build ourselves, our goal is to provide a straightforward, budget-friendly solution—resulting in cleaner, faster, and safer construction.

At SPEEDECK, our in-house geotechnical engineering team plays a vital role in delivering efficient, cost-effective foundation solutions tailored to each site's ground conditions. From soil analysis to foundation design, we use geotechnical data to reduce risks, optimise material use, and streamline construction.

Piling remains a fundamental method for constructing deep foundations, providing essential support by transferring structural loads to deeper, more stable ground layers. At SPEEDECK, we excel in delivering piling solutions where ground conditions are soft, unstable, or unsuitable for traditional foundations. Our strength lies in applying piling only where it’s truly needed, optimising performance while minimising unnecessary work.

Through a targeted data collection process, in-depth analysis of geological maps, and the development of detailed ground models, our team gains precise insights into site conditions. This allows us to strategically reduce the number of piles required, saving our clients both time and cost, without compromising on safety or structural integrity.

At SPEEDECK, we leverage reinforced concrete (RC) foundations to deliver efficient, high-performance solutions for design and build projects. Known for their speed, versatility, and durability, RC foundations are especially effective when optimised using our advanced finite element analysis. This approach enables us to tailor reinforcement precisely to each plot or project, ensuring maximum structural efficiency.

Reinforced concrete combines the compressive strength of concrete with the tensile strength of steel reinforcement bars, resulting in a robust, long-lasting foundation. Because both materials expand and contract at similar rates with temperature changes, the structure remains resilient and resistant to cracking or long-term degradation, making it ideal for sites facing high loads or challenging ground conditions.

Our innovative foundation design approach removes the need for deep trenches typically required for pile and ground beam systems. Instead, we utilise a more efficient layout with a single slab solution, cutting concrete use by up to 25%. This not only reduces material and labour costs but also significantly lowers each project's carbon footprint, an essential step toward more sustainable construction practices.