The Little Boltons, Kensington, London

Client: Westgreen Construction

Duration: 4 weeks

Summary of Albion Works:

  • Ischebeck Titan tension micropiles in terrace gravels
  • 52Nr. to depths between 9 and 18 metres
  • Bayonet decoupling micropiles for quick basement construction
  • Rapid installation without the requirement of casing using rotary percussive Klemm piling rig

This delicate, restricted access project involved excavating and stabilising a new basement under an existing building in a busy residential area.  We were required to install multiple piles around all sides of the structure to act as a retaining wall.  This then allowed us to fully excavate the basement.

Throughout the project our drilling rig operators worked carefully around critical load-bearing structural columns and walls that couldn’t be disturbed.

Due to the difficult nature of this project and our ability to deliver with excellence, this project was a finalist in the Ground Engineering Awards that year.