Pile Driving in Taunton SW — Driven Pile Installation

Pile driving is chosen where the bearing stratum is within driving depth, where the ground suits displacement, and where speed and economy matter. It suits commercial new builds, residential developments, and foundations on granular soils.

Typical pile driving projects include commercial new builds, residential developments, and foundations on granular soils where displacement is acceptable.

Pile driving installs piles by driving them into the ground with a hammer, transferring the building's load to a competent bearing stratum. The method is fast, economical and provides immediate load capacity. We design the pile specification in-house — pile type, section and depth — and then drive the piles, recording the set and blow count for each position.

We assess the ground and the loads, then design the driven pile specification. Our rig drives each pile to the design depth or to the required set, and we record the blow count and final set. We coordinate with building control and provide pile records.

Pile driving cost depends on the pile type and section, the number of piles, the depth to the bearing stratum, and the driving method. Ground conditions and access also affect cost. We provide a fixed quote within 48 hours of the site visit.

We provide a fixed, written quote within 48 hours of the site visit. You will know exactly what the job costs before any equipment arrives on your property.

Taurus Piling & Foundations Ltd is an owner-operated piling and foundation contractor based in Taunton, serving Somerset, London and the wider South West. We are fully insured and CHAS accredited, with an in-house structural piling design team — so your project moves without waiting on a third party. Every project is overseen personally by the director. Free quotes are provided within 48 hours, and every job is backed by a satisfaction guarantee.

Is pile driving the same as driven piling?

Yes. Pile driving is the installation method used for driven piling. The pile is driven into the ground with a hammer, displacing the soil and transferring the load to a bearing stratum. We design the specification and carry out the driving in-house.