Clear technical context, with the boundaries left visible.
How ground screws work
A practical explanation of how a helical ground screw transfers structural loads into suitable ground, and why installation response matters.
Ground types and installation response
Clay, sand, chalk, gravel, made ground, rock and mixed conditions can produce very different installation responses.
Ground screw sizes, spacing and foundation design
Why screw length, head type, spacing and layout must be coordinated with the structure, loads and verified ground conditions.
Ground screw testing and verification
What site-specific testing can contribute, what it cannot prove on its own, and why the test requirement must match the project.
Ground screws near trees and restricted sites
How reduced excavation may help around established landscapes, and why root protection and access still need site-specific planning.
Ground screw foundation applications
Considerations for garden rooms, decking, extensions, modular buildings and ground-mounted solar support.
Ground screws vs concrete foundations
A balanced comparison of excavation, programme, site impact and design considerations—without pretending one method suits every site.
Ground screw installation process
The practical stages around an installation: project review, setting out, installation response, connections and evidence.
When ground screws may not be suitable
A responsible foundation decision includes knowing when the ground, structure or site may point to a different approach.