Piling for New Builds in Taunton SW — Foundations for New Construction

Piling for new builds is needed where the ground requires a deep foundation: on weak or variable ground, on made ground, and where the loads demand a piled solution. It suits new homes, commercial new builds, and residential developments.

Typical new build piling projects include new homes, commercial new builds, and residential developments on ground that requires piled foundations.

Piling for new builds installs pile foundations for new residential and commercial construction. The pile type, diameter and depth are specified for the ground conditions and the structural loads, so the foundation carries the new build without excessive settlement. Because we design and build in-house, the pile specification is matched to the actual ground, not a generic assumption, and the new build moves without waiting on a third party.

We assess the ground and the loads, then design the pile specification. Our rig installs the piles, and we construct the ground beams and pile caps that tie the piles together. We coordinate with building control throughout.

New build piling cost depends on the pile type, the diameter, the depth, the number of piles, and the ground conditions. Access and the loads 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.

When does a new build need piling rather than strip foundations?

A new build needs piling when the ground is too weak or variable for strip foundations, when the loads are too heavy for a shallow foundation, or when the ground conditions (like made ground or soft clay) require a deep foundation. We assess the ground and recommend the right option.