How long does it take to complete the piling process?

Depending on the type and extent of the project, the time frame of the piling stage can vary sensibly.

Piling can be completed within days for small projects, such as single houses or medium-sized developments, or within months for more substantial projects, such as large retail developments.

Usually, the duration of the piling stage includes one day for mobilisation and demobilisation, the main working period and the testing element.

Replacement piling is usually based on longer completion time, as in this case, wet concrete is used. This necessarily implies a delay in the follow-up of work and in the testing stage (as concrete has to set).

On the contrary, displacement piling, and more specifically Precast Concrete Driven Piling, allows for speed and quality of work. Non weather-dependant, precast piles can be positioned, driven, tested and cut, with minimal delay between each stage of the works.

A schedule of work is usually drawn up before the start of piling, and a programme is agreed.