Foundations – Firm Support for Your Project

Whether you’re delivering residential extensions, industrial units, or commercial premises, we prioritise a solid foundation as the bedrock of your project’s longevity.

Types of Foundations We Provide

Our expert team has in-depth knowledge of both shallow and deep foundation systems, tailored to project size, soil quality, and engineering requirements:

Individual (Isolated) Footings
- Ideal for single-point loads (columns/walls).
- Reinforced concrete pads sized for load and soil data.
- Efficient, cost-effective solution with minimal excavation.
Combined Footings
- Used where columns are closely spaced or loads overlap.
- Reinforced slab distributes multiple loads evenly, minimising settlement risk.
Deep Foundation Solutions
- Deployed when underlying soils are weak or structures are heavy.
- Fill with piles, caissons, or screw piles to transfer loads into stronger strata.

We select the best foundation type based on geotechnical analysis, building specifications, and site constraints—they’re never a one-size-fits-all solution.

Why Foundation Standards Matter

Building regulations and best-practice guidance demand meticulous foundation work:

Soil & Site Analysis: Investigations into load-bearing limits, soil type (clay, sand, gravel), water table depth, and potential contamination are essential during planning.

Load Assessment & Stability: Foundations must reliably transfer dead, live, and environmental loads—such as seismic, frost, or moisture—without excessive or uneven settlement.

Compliance & Risk Management: Adformed foundations protect you against regulatory non-compliance, costly redesigns, neighbour disputes, or project delays.

MLS Contractors collaborate from day one with chartered engineers, surveyors, and building control officials to ensure every foundation meets UK building regulations and structural integrity requirements.

Choose MLS Contractors for Your Foundation Works

Comprehensive expertise in shallow and deep groundwork
Full-service solution: from site investigation to ready-to-build foundations
Rigorously compliant with UK building regulations
Partnered with structural engineers and inspectors throughout
Clear accountability, quality assurance, and project deadlines

Our experience spans domestic extensions to industrial complexes—each project built on foundations we can stand behind, both literally and figuratively.