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Micro Piling Contractors in Chennai

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Underpinning?+

Underpinning is the process of strengthening the foundation of an existing building. If your old house in Chennai is sinking or cracking because the original foundation was too weak, we install micro-piles next to the old footings to transfer the building's weight deep into the hard rock.

Why use Micro Piles instead of DMC piles?+

DMC tripods require at least 15 feet of vertical headroom to operate. Micro-piling rigs are extremely compact and can drill piles even in areas with only 8 feet of headroom—like inside an existing basement or underneath a staircase.

Can micro-piles support heavy loads?+

Yes. Despite their small diameter (often just 6 inches), micro-piles achieve massive load-bearing capacity by transferring weight through skin friction (from the high-pressure grout) rather than just resting on the bottom.

Is micro-piling expensive?+

Because it involves specialized high-strength steel, pressure grouting equipment, and operates in constrained spaces, micro-piling is generally more expensive per meter than standard DMC or rotary piling.

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