Underpinning a house is a critical structural process used to strengthen and stabilise foundations that are no longer performing as intended. Over time, changes in ground conditions, building loads, or environmental factors can compromise a property’s foundation. When this happens, timely underpinning becomes essential to protect the structure, p
Understanding House Underpinning and Its Importance for Long-Term Structural Safety
The foundation of a house is responsible for carrying the entire load of the structure and transferring it safely into the ground. When a foundation begins to fail, the stability of the whole building is at risk. Underpinning is the engineering solution used to strengthen or stabilise foundations that have become inadequate due to ground movement,