FAQs
Frequently Asked
Piling, underpinnning and foundation questions
No. All of our quotes are subject to VAT, except in some circumstances such as domestic new-build properties where no VAT is charged.
Typically, our ground beams for extensions require an excavation which is 450mm deep and 450mm wide but this is all dependent on the design and drawings – we can install and beam size thats required
No. Piling is just one of a range of specialist services we can offer. We also install Reinforced ground beams, Reinforced concrete slabs, anti-heave precautions, Retaining walls, Mass excavations, Basement shells, traditional underpinning
As part of Dart & Co Foundation’s installation package, we have an engineering-design team to provide each of our customers with our in-house designs and calculations to accompany all of the above services
As part of Dart & Co Foundation’s installation package, we have an engineering-design team to provide each of our customers with our in-house designs and calculations to accompany all of the above services
Piling is a construction technique in which deep foundations are set for a variety of building projects, including extensions, bridges and high-rise buildings.
No. Piling is just one of a range of specialist services we can offer. We also install ring beams, reinforced concrete slabs, anti-heave precautions and traditional underpinning. As part of Dart & Co Foundation’s installation package, we have an engineering-design team to provide each of our customers with our in-house designs and calculations.
All our quotations are free. Generally, we will send a quotation and, if we are among your top three choices for the project, we will carry out a site visit free of charge.
This will be included on your estimate and itemised for you, You have the option to supply your own or use Dart & Co’s
Dart & Co Foundations is a national company; we can offer our services anywhere in the UK, Ireland & Scotland.
Yes. If a quote is less than 28 days old, we can normally price match or better any estimate on a like for like basis.
This depends on the scale of the project, commercial projects YES, Domestic projects in most cases Dart & Co will complete all work without any attendances on site.
We can usually start a project within four days of a client’s initial contact with us. This includes all design and calculation work. For an accurate lead time for your project, call Dart & Co Foundations’ Freephone number: 0800 2061563