Shallow Foundation Design is that transfers building loads to the earth to very near the surface, rather than to deeper soil or rock layers. Shallow foundations are typically used for small, simple structures such as houses, garages, sheds etc. They are also used at times for some larger structures such as bridges and towers where the loads from these structures can be transferred to shallow soil or rock stratum without having excessive settlement or bearing failure. Shallow foundations are usually less expensive to construct than deep foundations because they require less excavation and less material. However, I must remember that shallow foundations are not always appropriate. The soil must be able to support loads of the structure without settlement or failure. In some cases, the soil may be too weak or too compressible to support a shallow foundation, and a deep foundation may be necessary. A careful investigation of the foundation site and detailed information of the subsurface stratum is necessary to design the foundation and avoid any future degradation of the foundation performance.

We encourage you to consult when you plan for your next development.  Our team comprises of geotechnical, structural and civil engineers which can be beneficial for your project to understand the risks and opportunities right at the inception of your project. We take the responsibility to guide you through the planning, tendering and construction stages. We can perform the geotechnical investigation and design the founding system that can support your proposed structures.