Rail Infrastructure Ground Engineering Services

7 Reasons To Use Abbey Pynford

1. DESIGN - Being a contractor based design team we develop economic, realistic, achievable piling design schemes to meet your needs.
2. 'OUTSIDE THE BOX' - In 9 out of 10 projects we are invited to look at, we believe we think of a more practical, buildable and cost efficient scheme.
3. PILING EQUIPMENT - We offer the widest range of piling rigs in the UK; some of the rigs are specially developed to work in severely restricted areas with weight restrictions such as platforms and small hoarded areas.
4. PROACTIVE SUPPORT - We will make practical cost effective recommendations to overcome unforeseen conditions therefore avoiding unnecessary standing and abortive costs.
5. QMS - We are a Quality Management Systems (QMS) registered company and consistently deliver to the highest specification, we seek feedback from you and constantly improve our service to you.
6. EXPERIENCE - 20 Year track record for design and construct service to the rail industry
7. OUR PROMISE - Abbey Pynford promise to commit 100% to every project every time, regardless of size, location and cost.

Piled Foundations

We have a wide range of piling rigs capable of working close to track and in restricted station environments. Our in-house design departments and our ability to construct ground beams and rafts allows us to offer a one stop shop. [More...]

Underpinning

We lead the market with our track record for quality and proven wide range of underpinning techniques. We specialise in the 'difficult' and offer a 'one stop shop' service. [More...]

Lifting and Moving Buildings

When it comes to moving buildings and structures, we have proven ability and expertise in this area. Abbey Pynford, the UK's specialist in moving structures and listed buildings complete and intact, offers a service tailored around the clients' specific requirements. We are renowned for moving the famous Belle Tout Lighthouse at Beachy Head away from the eroding chalk cliff edge, for example. This move attracted attention from the world's media. Our expertise in Lifting and Moving Buildings has been put to good use in the rail industry. We moved two buildings associated with the Channel Tunnel Rail Link - Bridge House, Mersham and the Waterpoint at St. Pancras. [More...]

Space Creation

As railway infrastructure increases, there is a demand for more space. This pressure to creatively construct more space is an issue Abbey Pynford can deal with effectively. We have the capability to produce extra space by using Pynford Beams. The use of Pynford Beams to create openings in existing structures, especially in arches constructed of brickwork, has been invaluable. For example, openings have been made in walls supporting railway arches to create space for new workshops and storage facilities. The specialist techniques required to create space for the rail industry include: Arches under stations and railway embankments ranging to the installation of RC frames in entire buildings to facilitate a change of use. [More...]