Home » Case Studies » Building Control-Approved Foundation in the CotswoldsBuilding Control-Approved Foundation in the CotswoldsOctober, 2025Private Residential ClientCotswolds We carried out comprehensive load testing, produced a building control report, and installed 76mm x 1600mm extendable ground screws using our handheld machine for this Cotswolds project.In this case, we needed to demonstrate the effectiveness, safety, and compliance of the foundations for Building Control. The homeowner required documented proof that their foundations would meet the required load-bearing specifications.Ground screws are brilliant for projects like this because they can be tested before final installation, providing the robust evidence that building control officers desire! Since ground screws can be installed irrespective of the building work taking place, the homeowner could install them and receive approval first, then schedule the installation at a time that best suits them. The solutionWe kicked off comprehensive compression load testing across the site. We compiled the resulting data into a detailed report for building control.Once building control approved the foundation design, we returned to complete the installation using 76mm x 1600mm extendable ground screws.We carried out the installation using handheld machinery, which gave us excellent control and precision even in the beautiful but sometimes challenging Cotswolds terrain.Installing ground screws once the project received building control approvalIn this case, we needed to demonstrate the effectiveness, safety, and compliance of the foundations for Building Control. The homeowner required documented proof that their foundations would meet the required load-bearing specifications.Ground screws are brilliant for projects like this because they can be tested before final installation, providing the robust evidence that building control officers desire! The solutionWe kicked off comprehensive compression load testing across the site. We compiled the resulting data into a detailed report for building control.Once building control approved the foundation design, we returned to complete the installation using 76mm x 1600mm extendable ground screws.We carried out the installation using handheld machinery, which gave us excellent control and precision even in the beautiful but sometimes challenging Cotswolds terrain.Driving the ground screws into the Cotwold groundThe resultsLoad testing delivered the much-needed documented evidence without a hitch. This meant the homeowner could proceed with confidence, accelerating the entire project. As expected, the ground screws provided immediate load-bearing capacity, avoiding curing times, weather delays, and so on.For homeowners planning larger projects subject to building regulations, ground screws offer brilliant flexibility. Sort your approvals, then complete the installation when it suits your construction schedule – all backed by proper testing and documentation that satisfies the most thorough building control inspection.Load testing delivered the much-needed documented evidence without a hitch. This meant the homeowner could proceed with confidence, accelerating the entire project. As expected, the ground screws provided immediate load-bearing capacity, avoiding curing times, weather delays, and so on.Installing the ground screwsFor homeowners planning larger projects subject to building regulations, ground screws offer brilliant flexibility. Sort your approvals, then complete the installation when it suits your construction schedule – all backed by proper testing and documentation that satisfies the most thorough building control inspection.
