Screwpiles
At JAS Welding Services, we specialise in the fabrication, welding, and customisation of high-quality screwpiles (also known as helical piles or ground screws). These innovative steel foundations are screwed directly into the ground, providing strong, stable support for a wide range of projects – from garden rooms and extensions to commercial structures, solar arrays, decking, and more.
With our mobile welding expertise and precision fabrication, we deliver durable screwpile solutions tailored to your site's soil conditions, load requirements, and project needs. No messy excavation, no long curing times – just fast, low-impact foundations you can trust.
What Are ScrewPiles?
Screwpiles are deep foundation systems made from high-strength galvanised steel shafts with helical (spiral) flights welded to the base. They work like a giant screw: rotated into the ground using manual tools, handheld drivers, or excavator-mounted torque motors.The helical plates (flights) grip the soil, transferring structural loads deep into stable layers while minimising disturbance. Once installed, they offer immediate load-bearing capacity – no waiting for concrete to set.
Common components we fabricate or weld include:
- Steel tubular shafts (various diameters/lengths)
- Helical flights (single, double, or multi-helix configurations)
- Brackets, caps, extensions, and connections
- Custom adaptations for specific loads or sites
Benefits of ScrewPiles
Screwpiles are revolutionising UK construction thanks to their many advantages over traditional concrete foundations:
- Speed of Installation – Often completed in hours or a day, with no curing time.
- Minimal Site Disruption – Low vibration, noise, and excavation; ideal for sensitive areas, protected trees, or tight access sites.
- Versatile & Adaptable – Suitable for poor/unstable soils, slopes, clay, sand, and more (though not ideal for very rocky/gravelly ground with large obstructions).
- Eco-Friendly – Reduced carbon footprint (no concrete production/transport), minimal spoil removal, and fully removable/reusable for temporary works.
- Cost-Effective Long-Term – Faster projects mean lower labour/overhead costs; immediate use saves time on site.
- Weather-Independent – Install in rain, cold, or heat – no waiting for perfect conditions.
- Proven Load Capacity – Engineered to handle compression, tension, and lateral forces; torque monitoring during install verifies performance.
Our ScrewPile Services at JAS Welding Services
We bring years of welding and fabrication experience to every screwpile project:
- Custom Fabrication – Precision welding of helical flights to shafts, using high-grade galvanised or treated steel for corrosion resistance and longevity.
- Modifications & Repairs – Extending piles, adding helices, repairing damage, or fabricating custom brackets/grillages.
- Mobile Welding Support – On-site welding for adjustments during installation, connections to structures, or site-specific needs.
- Project Collaboration – We work with installers, engineers, and clients to meet design specs, soil reports, and load requirements.
- UK-Wide Service – Mobile team ready for jobs across the country, with a focus on quality welds that stand the test of time.
Whether you're a homeowner adding a garden room, a builder on a tricky site, or a contractor needing reliable steel components – we've got the expertise to help.
Common Applications
- Garden rooms, sheds & outbuildings
- House extensions & new builds on challenging ground
- Decking, patios & pergolas
- Fencing & retaining walls
- Solar panel mounts & renewable energy bases
- Temporary structures, signs, masts & telecoms
- Underpinning & remedial works
Ready to discuss your next foundation project? Contact JAS Welding Services today for a free quote or consultation. Call us on 07824656634 or 07308201443
Email: info@jasweldingservices.co.uk
We’ll assess your requirements, recommend the right screw pile specs, and provide expert fabrication/welding to get your build on solid ground – fast