CASE STUDY
Client:
Forest Research Centre
Location:
Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, Hampshire
Project:
Ground screw foundations for boardwalks and decking areas
Install Team:
No More Digging Guildford
Located within the environmentally sensitive surroundings of Alice Holt Forest, the project required a foundation solution capable of supporting multiple boardwalks and raised decking areas without damaging the natural landscape.
Traditional concrete foundations would have involved excavation, spoil removal and greater disruption to tree roots and the woodland environment. Instead, the client required a solution that would provide long-term structural performance while preserving the forest and enabling the research centre to continue its environmental work.
With several phases of walkways and outdoor spaces to support, accuracy and consistency across the installation were essential.
Following a detailed site survey and setting out of the works, No More Digging installed approximately 70 ground screws to create strong, level foundations for the boardwalk and decking structures. A laser level was used throughout the installation to ensure precise positioning and alignment, while load testing verified the performance of the foundations before construction commenced.
By using ground screws, the team eliminated the need for concrete and significantly reduced excavation, allowing the foundations to be installed with minimal disturbance to the surrounding woodland. Once complete, the site was left clean and ready for the next stage of construction.
