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Not every ground screw installation is the same… 🔩

This time we headed to London for a school project that required a different approach.

Rather than using our handheld installation equipment, we brought in an excavator-mounted installation head to efficiently install the ground screws across the site.

Different project. Different machinery. The same precision-engineered foundation.

Whether it’s a garden room, house extension or large-scale commercial development, we always use the right installation method for the job.

If you’re looking for a faster, cleaner alternative to traditional concrete foundations, we’d love to hear about your project.

📩 Get in touch with the team today.

Think ground screws are just for garden rooms? Think again. 🔩

This project is proof they’re so much more than that.
We’re installing 10 ground screws to create the foundations for a house extension, ready for one of our exclusive Modu Bases to be fitted on top – available only through us here in the UK.

Whether you’re building an extension, garden room, annexe or commercial structure, ground screws offer a fast, reliable and cost-effective alternative to traditional concrete foundations.

Thinking about your next project? Get in touch and let’s see if ground screws are the right solution for you. 🙌🏼

One of our biggest client savings to date… 💰🔩

This project is a perfect example of why ground screws aren’t just a faster alternative to concrete, they can also save you a substantial amount of money.

For this back garden sauna and spa, we installed 10 x 1.2m ground screws and carried out all the required compression testing for just £2,000.

Even after supplying and installing the steel frame, the total foundation package came to between £6,000–£7,000.

The cheapest quote our client received for a traditional concrete raft?

Well in excess of £20,000.

By choosing a ground screw foundation instead, they saved over 50% on their foundations alone, without compromising on strength, engineering, or performance.

Thinking about a garden room, sauna, spa or another outdoor project? Get in touch to see how much ground screws could save you. 📩

Can rocks stop a ground screw installation? 🪨

It’s one of the questions we’re asked most…

“What happens if you hit a rock?”

The truth is, it depends on the size and type of rock.

Smaller rocks? Our equipment can often work straight through them.

Larger boulders or solid bedrock? We don’t just give up. We assess the obstruction, adjust the screw position if possible, or use alternative solutions to keep your project moving.

Every site is different, which is why we carry out thorough ground assessments before installation and have experienced installers who know how to deal with unexpected ground conditions.

Ground screws are designed to work in a huge range of ground types, so hitting a rock doesn’t automatically mean your project can’t go ahead.

Got questions about your site? Drop us a message and we’ll be happy to help. 📩

One of our biggest client savings yet… 💰🔩

This project is a perfect example of why ground screws aren’t just an alternative to concrete, they’re often the smarter solution.

For this build, everything was fully approved: including planning, building control, and all the necessary engineering to replace what would have been a 400mm concrete raft.

The original concrete foundation alone was quoted at over £40,000… and that’s before the additional costs even begin.

With a traditional concrete raft, you’d still need to install insulation on top and then pour a screed before you could continue building.

Instead, we installed a ground screw foundation with a steel frame. The insulation fits within the steel frame, and the floor can then be boarded directly on top, eliminating multiple stages of the build.

✅ Significant cost savings
✅ Faster installation
✅ Less disruption on site

Thinking about your next build? Get in touch to see whether ground screws could work for your project🙌🏼