Helical Screw Piles For a LGS Extension

June, 2026
Steel Framed Building Ltd
Burnham

Site-specific helical pile design and full installation of 89R screw piles for a LGS house extension with Building Control Approval

Light Gauge Steel Extension – Site-Specific Helical Pile Design & Installation

Screw Foundations UK delivered a complete foundation package for this light gauge steel (LGS) extension, providing a site-specific helical pile design alongside the full supply and installation of our engineered screw pile system.

Following a detailed assessment of the existing terrace gravel strata, our engineering team designed a bespoke pile layout to support the lightweight steel superstructure while ensuring long-term stability and minimal ground disturbance.

Scope of Works Delivered

Site-specific helical pile design, including load modelling for LGS construction
Supply and installation of all helical piles
Pile head fabrication and installation, ready for LGS connection
Full installation works completed by our in-house team
Torque monitoring and QA documentation for structural assurance

Pile Specification

The extension was supported using our 89R helical pile range, installed to a depth of:

4 metres into dense terrace gravel

This depth was selected to achieve the required torque values and ensure each pile engaged competent bearing strata suitable for the load paths of a light gauge steel frame.

Andrew Gray

13:48 05 Jun 25

I had a wonderful experience with this company - the installation team was fantastic. I had cleared the land but they then installed 16 screws and built a wooden floor-frame all in about 4 hours. Everything was done to millimetre precision.

David Mcbean

10:03 13 Apr 25

As a total newby at using ground screws, the information and advice on their site was fantastic, and when I reached out to Pav by phone he was of great assistance. The product was really easy to install, and I cannot overstate how much easier they are to use compared to digging post holes! 5 stars for product, customer service and delivery!

Joel Todd

13:12 03 Mar 25

The Ground Screw Centre were really helpful answering the many questions I had before buying from them. The screws were great, I'm really happy I went for them rather than concrete. There's definitely a skill to putting them in, but once in they made a great support for out large garden lodge. Really recommend the screws and the team!!

Andrew Davies

12:27 14 May 24

Great product and great service. Will use again! The trial kit is an excellent idea helping me to settle on The Ground Screw Centre as my chosen supplier. Totally recommend.

Andrew Horwood

10:24 03 May 24

Amazing product, just what I needed for my summer house and decking, brilliant customer service and understanding to your needs, great communication, thank you

golden goose

22:30 02 Apr 24

The Ground screws were super easy to install myself. I recommend the ratcheted installation tool. And doing them after some rain when the ground is softer. Much easier and more pleasant than concrete. Fab customer service too!

daniel webber

10:39 21 Nov 23

I have been using The Ground Screw Centre for supply of ground screws for our Garden Room business (Garden Customs) for a number of years, they are always really helpful and able to accommodate our requests. the products are very good and we have never had any problems with them. would highly recommend..

Alan Joseph

07:15 13 Sep 23

Really impressed with the product and ease of installation. The service was excellent, with a very fast turnaround time. Will recommend again and again

Rosemary Hayward

13:24 09 May 23

Very straightforward and easy to order. Help to select correct fittings was given. Delivery was ahead of time and all correct. Installation was straightforward using the rented ratchet tool. An excellent product, good to install and does the job 👍👍 In no time at all my workshop/studio was on the way to completion. Would highly recommend using ground screws and would certainly use again.

Nick Miles

05:29 05 Mar 23

Very positive experience with this company. Great communication from Pav in the office, nothing was too much trouble with some of the changes I wanted to make and the installation team were excellent, tidy, communicated throughout the job, which they did when they said they were going to do it. Really happy with my base for the new gym and highly recommend this company

Jackie Wheatman

12:31 21 Nov 22

I do not often leave reviews but on this occasion, I felt that I should because I think the service and product provided by The Ground Screw Centre was excellent. In the first instance I was attracted to TGSC because they offered a trial service; 1 ground screw, bracket and the rental of the ratchet tool. I was not sure that I would be able to get the screws into the ground. I did and the trial set gave me the confidence to proceed with the project.
I ordered the remaining brackets and screws and they arrived promptly. I then found that I had ordered the wrong size brackets. I rang TGSC and the replacement brackets arrived the next day special delivery and at no extra charge. I just had to return the wrong brackets once I had finished with the rental tool. BTW anyone thinking of this should definitely get the ratchet tool. All the ground screws are now in place with a sub-base built ready for my new log cabin. The alternative of a concrete base would have been significantly more difficult to do due to access and a slope to the ground, and I expect significantly more expensive.
Excellent Customer Service and a very good product

Helical Screw Piles For a LGS Extension

Light Gauge Steel Extension – Site-Specific Helical Pile Design & Installation

Scope of Works Delivered

Pile Specification

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