At Steel Piling Solutions, we provide industry-leading temporary sheet piling services to support critical construction, civil engineering, and marine projects across the UK. Our expertise spans a broad range of temporary earthworks support applications, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient, and reliable ground retention during excavation and construction phases.
With immediate pile availability, accredited engineering, and specialist equipment fleets, we’re trusted by major contractors including the Environment Agency, BAM Nuttal and Local Councils nationwide to deliver temporary earthworks support with zero compromise.
Temporary sheet piles are vital in the construction of flow control structures, such as culverts, weirs, and flood defences.
We install temporary cofferdams and trench support systems to divert or manage watercourses during construction, ensuring a dry, stable working environment.
Our services are ideal for:
River realignment schemes
Sewer installations
Drainage upgrades
Emergency flood defence works
Steel Piling Solutions provides temporary sheet piling support for marine construction projects across the UK. We assist marine contractors with safe, stable ground retention for:
Bridge abutment and pier foundations
Pipeline and cable installation across tidal rivers and estuaries
Temporary access jetties and cofferdams
Harbour, quay wall, and dock improvement works
Working in marine environments often requires specialist access and installation solutions Where necessary, we deploy floating pontoons, modular floating plant, or jack-up barges to position piling equipment accurately over water.
For more detailed insight into offshore and marine piling practices, see our Complete Guide to Offshore Piling.
Temporary sheet piles are critical for maintaining stability in deep excavations and confined spaces.
We design and install systems that provide vertical or near-vertical support for:
Drive and reception shafts for tunnelling works
Basement excavations for commercial and residential projects
Underground storage tanks and pump stations
Utility infrastructure such as water mains and energy pipelines
We work with site engineers to ensure temporary works integrate effectively with permanent structure designs, managing load paths, and ground movements.
We always select the most appropriate installation method based on ground conditions, project location, and environmental constraints.
Our methods include:
Vibratory hammer installation: Fast and efficient for granular soils and sands.
Silent pressing (Giken): Essential for urban environments or vibration-sensitive locations.
Impact driving: Used for dense ground conditions requiring greater driving force.
Equipment is deployed either from land, floating pontoons, or jack-up platforms, depending on site access and project demands.
On project completion, we provide sheet pile extraction services using vibratory or hydraulic pulling equipment to safely remove installed piles.
We offer flexible commercial options to suit contractor requirements, including:
Short-term hire: Piles supplied for the duration of the project.
Sale and buy-back agreements: Purchase with guaranteed repurchase terms post-extraction.
Our extraction teams work carefully to minimise disruption to surrounding structures and reduce any reinstatement costs for any temporary sheet piling project.
With a proven track record across civil engineering, infrastructure, and marine projects, Steel Piling Solutions has the expertise to deliver temporary sheet piling safely and efficiently.
We bring practical, project-driven knowledge to every site — no unnecessary complexity, just solid engineering.
The retained depth depends on soil conditions, groundwater pressures, and bracing systems. Designs are project-specific, with typical retained heights ranging from 2m to over 6m
Yes. Steel sheet piles are highly durable and can often be extracted and reused on future projects, reducing environmental impact and costs.
We assess ground conditions, environmental sensitivity, and access requirements before selecting vibratory, silent press-in, or impact driving methods.
If you’re planning a temporary sheet piling project and would like to discuss whether pre-augering is the right approach for your site conditions, contact Steel Piling Solutions today.
Office hours are 8am – 6pm, Mon-Fri.
