Screw Piling

Build Strong and Sturdy Structures With Screw Piles

Building anything on the Gold Coast’s waterfront can be a challenge with soft, sandy soil and fluctuating tides. These environmental factors can delay the building process, can become messy and put unnecessary stress on you about your structure’s long-term stability.

As our team builds the majority of our structure in the water, we know firsthand the challenges of building in this environment. This is why we use innovative solutions like screw piles. Made of durable, galvanized steel, screw piles create a strong foundation for your structure.

For more information about our screw piling options for your next waterfront project, contact our professional team on 0485 815 335 or fill out our online enquiry form today.

What Are Screw Piles?

Screw piles, also known as ground screws or helical piles, are an innovative way of creating a strong, sustainable foundation for your next construction project. Screwed deep into the ground, they bypass the soft top layer of soil and create a durable anchor point for your structure. Each pile transfers the weight of your building safely into the ground, making sure it’s stable in a range of weather conditions.

Offering a great alternative to traditional concrete piling, screw piling are most effective for challenging construction sites like sloping blocks, waterfront banks and out in the bay to make jetties and harbours.

Screw Pile Installation Process

Building a new jetty or reinforcing your riverside retaining wall can be a complicated job. While not the most exciting thing in the world, making sure your structure is strong and long-lasting is incredibly important and can save you time, money and stress later down the road.

At Gold Coast Barges, we’ve refined the screw pile installation process to be as efficient and non-disruptive as possible. Our technicians attach a hydraulic hammer to our excavator and install the screw piles quickly and effectively. As the pile rotates, its helical blades act like a giant screw, pulling it effortlessly through the soil. This process is quiet and creates very little vibration, making it perfect for residential areas and environmentally sensitive areas.

Our team mainly uses screw piles in construction projects like:

• Pools
• Pool Footings
• Canal Revetment Walls
• Retaining Walls
• Jetties and Docks

Screw Piles For Revetment Walls

In the Gold Coast, many homeowners dream of owning a luxury waterfront or canalfront home. However, living by the water can come at a cost. Constant pressure from the tides, storm surges and boat wakes can quickly erode the shoreline, putting your home at risk of sliding into the water.

Building a revetment wall is one of the most effective solutions to fight against erosion. Our team recommends using screw piles when you are building your revetment wall. Due to their sleek, strong design and non-invasive installation, screw piles stabilise the soil and help to combat coastal erosion.

What Are The Benefits of Using Screw Piles In Your Next Waterfront Build?

Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly

Using screw piles in your next construction project produces significantly less waste. This is particularly important when working in marine and river ecosystems, as less disruption to the soil means less disruption to the local wildlife and plants.

Vestatility

Screw Piles can be installed in a variety of different soil and weather conditions throughout the Gold Coast, including underwater, sandy beaches and residential areas.

Strong and Durable

Screw piles provide exceptional resistance to both uplift forces, like tides and fluctuating water levels and lateral forces such as wind and waves. This provides stability, making it less likely that your structure will fall victim to erosion and degrade over time.

Faster To Install

Screw piles can be installed quickly, in a single step, and without the need for extensive excavation.

Why Choose Gold Coast Barges?

• Our team are all fully qualified, trained and experienced in all aspects of marine construction, salvaging and barge hire.
• Fast and Reliable Solutions
• Affordable Projects
• Fast and Efficient Services

Your Local Gold Coast Waterfront Construction and Screw Pile Experts

If you are looking at building a new waterfront structure or jetty near your Gold Coast home or need to replace your current one to be more weatherproof, our professional team have got you covered. With extensive experience in the industry, we are equipped with the latest tools and technology to make your project as strong and durable as possible - so you can enjoy it for years to come.

For more information and a detailed, hassle-free quote contact our friendly team today on 0485 815 335 or complete our online enquiry form.