LIFTPILE AG

CONSOLIDATES – LIFTS – STRENGTHENS

Buildings and structures of all kinds with the patented LIFTPILE technology

LIFTPILE AG, based in Switzerland, offers innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of reinforcement and consolidation of buildings and structures of all kinds.

The company is part of the Nordwind Group and benefits from the in-depth expertise of its Italian parent company, which has been active throughout Europe since 1996.

The patented LIFTPILE technology – a significant advance in modern building renovation – was developed in 2015 as a result of the company’s constant striving for technological advancement.

Thanks to a targeted, safe and non-invasive procedure, LIFTPILE can also be used without invasive construction work and offers a 20-year guarantee.

Areas of application

Settlement of buildings

LIFTPILE technology enables the precise lifting and permanent stabilization of buildings affected by subsidence.
Typical signs of subsidence such as cracks in the walls, uneven floors or jammed doors and windows can thus be permanently remedied.

Areas of application

Foundation reinforcement and extensions

The LIFTPILE system is particularly suitable for reinforcing existing foundations during renovations, extensions or changes of use that involve an increase in static loads.

Increased structural security

The consolidation of foundations increases the stability of buildings and prevents and remedies subsidence and structural damage.

Modern technologies

LIFTPILE AG uses the latest innovations, such as the installation of press-in micropiles, to reinforce foundations effectively and in a targeted manner.

Customized solutions

Each measure is individually tailored to the specific conditions of the building and thus ensures precise and effective use.

Avoidance of disruptions

The processes used ensure that the disruption to ongoing building operations is kept to a minimum during the refurbishment.

Secure value and service life

Consolidating the foundations extends the useful life of buildings and preserves their value in the long term.

Guarantee

LIFTPILE AG offers a 20-year guarantee on the use of its innovative technology

How we work

Work phases

1 - Core drilling

The first phase of the intervention consists of drilling a core hole with a diameter of 64 mm into the foundation down to the ground below.

2 - Threaded rods for fastening the SmartPress system

At the side, next to the core hole, two further holes with a diameter of 26 mm are drilled for the threaded rods, without these penetrating the foundation completely, which serve as anchors in the next phase (pressing in the micropiles).

3 - Introduction of micropiles

In the next phase, the SmartPress system is positioned, which enables our MP60s to be pressed into the ground and simultaneously documents the load-bearing capacity of each individual pile installed.

The penetration depth depends on:

of the planned load-bearing capacity of each micropile;
reaching a load-bearing soil layer that can withstand the insertion pressure of the hydraulic piston (maximum load) for inserting the piles.

4- Increase

In the additional lifting phase, hydraulic jacks are connected to enable controlled lifting of the building by means of a mechanical process.

This sensitive process is continuously monitored by our specialized technicians using state-of-the-art, certified equipment.

The elevation achieved can even compensate for building slopes of over 100 cm.

It is then necessary to fill the resulting cavity with lightweight concrete, compacted spherical quartz or expanded polymers.

5- Anchoring to the pile head

In the final phase, the protruding threaded rods are milled down to ground level. A stressing anchor is then attached to the pile head (or a prestressing system, if provided). The final connection to the existing foundation is made by grouting with a special grouting mortar in accordance with DIN EN 1504-3, class R4.

Before and after

After the successful elevation, a reduction in the considerable separation gap between the elevated building and the neighboring building can be clearly seen. The height differences between the two buildings were evened out, returning the inclined building to its original position.

Perfect finish

Clean. Fast. Accessible.

At the end of each job, our team ensures a careful and clean handover. Our technicians work efficiently and take care to keep soiling to a minimum. This means that the property is immediately accessible.

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Our workplaces

Roche in Riga ( LV )

Roche, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, commissioned our parent company to level its historic headquarters in Riga – designed by renowned architect Alexander Klinklavs .

The building, which was erected in 1932, had a subsidence of 59 cm. By using the patented LIFTPILE method, the original level of the building was completely restored.

Private residence – Central Switzerland

Significant signs of subsidence were detected in a detached house in central Switzerland. Cracks in the walls and visible leaning made renovation necessary.

After unsuccessful initial attempts with other renovation methods, the customer placed his trust in us.

Thanks to the patented LIFTPILE system, the foundation could be stabilized in a targeted manner and the building raised precisely – without interfering with the existing structure and while the building was still in use.

Solid construction

The private residence in a sunny location in Italy was lifted gently and precisely using the innovative LIFTPILE system. The system was installed from the outside to safely stabilize and lift the foundation. Thanks to LIFTPILE, the building was moved back to its original position efficiently, sustainably and without damaging the existing structure.

Conversion and extension of the residential building

In a residential building that was converted and extended, the additional loads had to be supported by the foundations. To make this measure possible, the new loads were absorbed with the LIFTPILE system and the foundation was specifically reinforced. This enabled the project to be implemented safely and the load-bearing capacity of the foundation to be verified.

Get in touch with us!

Have you noticed cracks in your walls as a private individual?

Cracks discovered? Are they just blemishes – or signs of settlement?

Do you work as a technician?

Do you need an on-site assessment, a renovation proposal or simply technical information about our process?

The contact process

First contact

Get in touch with us and tell us about your problem.

On-site visit

A free on-site appointment is arranged in order to better assess the problem on site.

Technical evaluation

The technical evaluation is carried out in the office on the basis of all documents.

Preparation of the restructuring plan

The choice of technology and the renovation plan, including the associated costs, are presented to you.

Execution of the refurbishment

Once the refurbishment proposal has been accepted, the planning and implementation of the measure takes place.

Examination

During implementation, the measure is constantly monitored and evidence is provided at a later date.

The patent

LIFTPILE® - patented and trademarked

Our LIFTPILE system is protected by a patent and registered as a trademark. So that we guarantee not only an innovative and proven solution for setting problems, but also the exclusivity and quality of a protected process.

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