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Silent Piling
Silent piling services for sheet piling projects. Offering silent, vibration free piling services nationwide.
What is Silent Piling?
Silent piling is a vibration-free, low-noise method for installing steel sheet piles using the press-in technique. Unlike traditional piling, which often involves loud impact hammers or vibratory drivers, silent piling presses each pile into the ground hydraulically. This makes it ideal for urban environments, residential areas, and sensitive sites like hospitals, railways, and historic buildings.
At Steel Piling Solutions, we specialise in silent piling installations using state-of-the-art equipment such as Giken press-in machines. These allow for precise, disturbance-free piling, even in confined spaces or noise-restricted zones.
Whether your site is tight on space or close to structures that can’t tolerate vibration, we have both the specialist plant and the experienced team to deliver clean, quiet, and efficient results.
The Advantages of 'Press-In' Piling
- Traditional piling methods can cause significant noise pollution. Our silent sheet piling techniques eliminate excessive noise, making it ideal for projects in noise-sensitive areas such as urban environments, hospitals, or residential neighbourhoods.
- Our Giken Eco 700 Silent Piler operates with minimal vibration, reducing the potential impact on surrounding structures and ecosystems. This eco-friendly approach ensures sustainable construction practices and compliance with environmental regulations.
- The advanced ‘press in’ technology allows for rapid and precise sheet piling installation. Its hydraulic system ensures efficient operations, saving time and costs compared to traditional piling methods. Traditional piling can be loud and disruptive.
Noise Reduction
Producing minimal sound, residents and offices can go undisturbed.
Environmental Friendly
Our Eco Friendly solutions are perfect for those jobs in pollution free zones
Vibration Free
For projects near historic buildings or vulnerable structures, our Giken Eco 700 can install sheet piles with no vibration.
Giken Supercrush
When ground conditions get tough — like dense clay or gravel — we can use the Giken Supercrush. It combines press-in piling with a built-in auger that pre-drills the ground, making it possible to install sheet piles in places where standard machines can’t.
It’s quiet, low vibration, and powerful enough to get through hard soils without the noise or disruption of traditional methods. Ideal for complex or space-restricted sites where precision matters.
Why Choose Us?
- Sustainable
- Project On Time
- Specialist Piling
- Decades Experience
Specialist Equipment
We use industry-leading machines like the Giken Silent Piler to handle complex projects with minimal noise and vibration.
Proven Experience
Our team has delivered silent piling solutions across the UK for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects — always on time, always compliant.
End-to-End Service
From planning to installation, we manage the full process in-house. No outsourcing, no gaps — just one expert team.
Built for Urban Challenges
Tight spaces? Noise restrictions? Sensitive surroundings? That’s where we work best.
Silent Piling Articles
Want to dive deeper into how silent piling works, when to use it, and what makes it different from traditional methods? Check out our latest articles for practical insights, project tips, and updates from the field.
FAQ
What is a Giken Supercrush?
The Giken Supercrush is a type of silent piling rig with an integrated auger. It pre-drills hard ground before pressing in sheet piles, making it ideal for dense or compacted soils where standard silent pilers might struggle. You can learn more about pre-augering as a construction method here.
Is silent piling eco-friendly?
Yes. Silent piling produces far less noise and vibration than traditional methods, reducing disruption to people, wildlife, and nearby structures. It also creates less air pollution on site, supporting sustainable construction practices.
Is silent piling more expensive than traditional piling?
Not always. While the equipment is more advanced, silent piling often saves time, reduces disruption costs, and avoids the need for extensive mitigation measures in sensitive areas — making it cost-effective for the right projects.
Where is silent piling typically used?
It’s ideal for urban sites, hospitals, schools, rail lines, heritage zones, and anywhere that can’t tolerate vibration or loud machinery. It’s also great for projects with limited access or strict working hours.
How deep can silent piling go?
Silent pilers like the Giken ECO 700 or Supercrush can install sheet piles to significant depths, depending on soil conditions and pile type. With pre-boring, even tough ground profiles can be handled without noise or vibration.
What’s the difference between silent piling and vibration piling?
Vibration piling uses mechanical force to shake piles into the ground, which is noisy and can affect nearby structures. Silent piling uses hydraulic press-in methods, which are quieter, more controlled, and vibration-free. You can read our blog to learn whether you need silent piling vs vibro hammers, or speak to our team.
What’s the difference between silent piling and vibration piling?
Vibration piling uses mechanical force to shake piles into the ground, which is noisy and can affect nearby structures. Silent piling uses hydraulic press-in methods, which are quieter, more controlled, and vibration-free. You can read our blog to learn whether you need silent piling vs vibro hammers, or speak to our team.