When you need an experienced shoring contractor, talk to us. DARA are fully trained specialists with years of experience, and the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional results.

With our technical expertise, we understand the best techniques to use to prevent surrounding structures and roads from collapsing during construction or major repair projects. We meet any challenges with innovative solutions.

Shoring is vital during the excavation phase of construction projects to reinforce the below-ground work. The work we do ensures the excavation stays open.

Importance of shoring

The primary purpose of shoring is safety. It provides a safe work site and keeps surrounding structures safe by stabilising earthworks and ensures ground stability for the new structure.

Shoring is common during or prior to excavation for basements or slopes, foundation installation or repairs, and when constructing new buildings. It is an efficient method to allow completion of site excavation safely without the need for remedial work. If a collapse occurs, it can cause safety hazards, project delays and blow out project costs.

Using DARA’s excavation and shoring services ensures structures in the vicinity of the work site remain undisturbed during the building process. 

Careful planning

To prevent injury and property damage, it is essential to carefully plan every project based on the situation and environment. Our qualified management team of engineers, designers, and project management professionals and skilled crews have the equipment to complete large, complex projects.

There is a range of shoring methods, so it is essential to plan the best method for individual projects. Each has it benefits and drawbacks, so you need to use techniques suitable for different work sites. The most common shoring methods we use for basement excavation and deep excavation include:

  • Soldier piles. These are concrete piles with reinforcement cages inside and with shotcrete panels in between. They have a capping beam, ground anchors with shotcrete.
  • Secant pile shoring. This is a combination of alternating primary and secondary piles that intersect with each other to form an impenetrable continuous structure.
  • Contiguous pile shoring. Contiguous pile walls have piles that are closely spaced with the faces almost touching each other.
  • Sheet pile walls. These use sheets that have interlocking edges to create a wall to reduce the flow of groundwater into the excavation.
  • Battered walls. Battered walls use soil nails and shotcrete or are vertical cut walls in sound ground conditions like high strength sandstone where saw cutting and the use of rock bolts and shotcrete patching is sufficient. This method keeps shoring costs to a minimum.

DARA has the experience to design and construct and maintain shoring systems correctly for any type of situation. During the planning phase we identify any risks and put solutions in place before we start.

We provide efficient shoring services for a wide range of applications. Contact us now to discuss your project and for a free quote.