ScrewBase
ground screw instalation
Looking for a reliable foundation solution? Our company specializes in groundscrew installation for homes, gardens, and more. Get a quote now with our easy-to-use calculator. Trust us for top-quality service and results.
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🔩What is a ground screw?
From a single ground screw to provide a solid mounting point for a post, flagpole, or garden umbrella up to massive multi ground screw installations for solar panel farms, glamping pods, decking or anything else that needs fast, clean, sustainable foundations, Screwbase Ltd is here to help. We have the capability to handle any size project.
Whether you are an experienced building contractor with architect plans that require precise positioning of the ground screws, or a complete novice with the germ of an idea for a garden project, we can assist you in ensuring the right ground screw with the right load capability is put in the right place. If required, we can also design, supply, and install timber or metal floor frames as part of the job.
Ground screw foundations first appeared in the 1800s as pile foundations for lighthouses and were extensively used for piers in harbours. Between the 1850s through to the 1890s, more than 100 screw-pile lighthouses were erected around the U.K. and the United States using an early form of ground screws. They were made originally from cast or wrought iron, but they had limited bearing and tension capacities. The ground screws that we install are manufactured to meet or exceed BS EN ISO 1461:200 and are fully tested to provide stable and long-lasting support for your project.
In addition to supplying and installing ground screws, Screwbase can also perform pull, torsion, and load tests in accordance to industry and building regulation standards* to give a calculated report as to the load capabilities of the ground screws.
*EN 9997-1 (Geotechnical design Part 1: General rules) and EN 1997-2 (Geotechnical design Part 2: Soil survey and testing).
Environmentally Friendly.
Our ground screws are more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional methods, and they are also usually a more cost-effective option than concrete. If you're looking for a reliable, affordable screw base installation company, look no further than us!
Kinder to the environment.
FIRSTBASE
For all of our ground screw projects, we use FIRSTBASE Ground screws, which are manufactured to European standards so that they comply with all relevant building and construction regulations. First Base is one of the leading ground screw companies in Europe and we are proud to partner with them. We believe that if you are looking for a more environmentally aware foundation solution, FIRST BASE Ground Screws are your best choice to provide a proper, solid foundation for your construction without the use of concrete, from a small shed right up to multi level homes and offices.
Advantages of using Groundscrews
How quick can you Install Ground Screws
You can install groundscrews installation quick, for example a 12 x 8 base can be laid in under half a day.
Can groundscrews be installed for any surface?
Yes, groundscrews can also be installed through capped concrete surfaces if required.
Can I build directly on Ground Screws?
Yes, they are instantly loadable, as it is not necessary to wait to build on them.
Can you use Ground Screws in any weather conditions?
Groundscrews can also be installed in nearly all weather conditions, even if it is freezing or snowing.
How much mess will there be?
Groundscrews create virtually no mess as no soil needs to be removed from your garden.
Are ground screws a permanent installation?
No, Groundscrews can easily be removed if needed making them ideal for rental or leased property.
Can you use ground screws on uneven ground.
Yes, groundscrews can be used on sloping ground.
10 x 8 shed onto an 8x6 base
We were contacted by Gorilla Sheds and asked to install just 3 groundscrews and a floor frame to enable their client to have a 10 x 8 shed installed onto an existing 8 x 6 shed base.
Rochford alms houses
The project was for the Rochford Charities who are responsible for the running and management of Lord Ryche’s Alms Houses in Rochford, 6 cottages that were built in the 16th century as one room accommodation and converted to 6 one bedroom cottages in the 1990’s.
Case study: Coming soon
The project was for the Rochford Charities who are responsible for the running and management of Lord Ryche’s Alms Houses in Rochford, 6 cottages that were built in the 16th century as one room accommodation and converted to 6 one bedroom cottages in the 1990’s.
ScrewBase FAQ
Can ground screws be installed all year round and in any weather?
Yes! Regardless of any forecast predicting rain, snow, or frost, we can install year round allowing you to keep to your construction schedule. There’s no waiting for the base to “go off”, as soon as they are in the ground they are ready for use
Can ground screws be installed on all types of soil?
Yes. Whether it’s sandy, loam, clay … whatever. Plus, we can conduct pull/push tests to ascertain the loadings in accordance with EN9997 and EN1997
How long do groundscrews last?
The groundscrews are fully galvanised inside and out and will last in excess of 50 years. Or, if you are looking for a temporary solution for scaffolding that cannot use outriggers or temporary staging, the groundscrews can be installed and then easily removed at the end of the job leaving minimal ground damage.