Clients’ Testimonials

Our engineer Rafeletos Zanuttini recommended IdealFoundations™ for two Housing NSW
projects, one with 16 units and villas and the other an 11-unit residential development. Both
sites consisted of highly reactive ‘H’ soil and were also classified as problem ‘P’ type.

IdealFoundations™ tested the soil before starting the project, calculated the depths each pier
needed to be to reach stable soil, and provided a lump sum package before starting contract
works on site. Our calculations showed on these sites that the deeper the piers, the cheaper
the screw pile alternative becomes..

IdealFoundations™ made a big difference as the works were completed in a prompt, clean
and safe manner. There was minimal spoil to remove from site following the installation of
the screw piers. IdealFoundations™ also guaranteed the work and provided the appropriate
certification.
What more could a builder want?

One of the cornerstones of our success is our ability to offer “true fixed price” homes.
Typically, the foundations are the biggest unknown and therefore the most likely area
for cost overrun. It’s essential to get the pier design right before construction begins.
IdealFoundations™ provide a fixed, guaranteed cost, which makes our job a lot easier. We
use their screw piers on around 70% of our homes. They are ideal on difficult sites near
the coast or on filled sites.

The deciding factor for us was the fi xed-price quote. At fi rst we were a bit nervous about
the new technology but IdealFoundations™ talked us through it and put our minds at
ease. Their customer service is second to none. They carried out a geotech survey and
designed the best system for us. We have very reactive soil and the uniform support
provided by the screw piers prevents differential settling, which could have been a problem
down the track with a conventional slab.

On sites where concrete piers can’t be used, IdealFoundations™ are up there with
the best as an alternative foundation. IdealFoundations™ carry out a geotech survey,
classifies the soil, designs the pier placement and organizes the installation, all at a fixed
price. In sandy soils, where concrete piers have to be drilled, sleeved and filled, you might
have 180 lineal metres of piers with 450mm diameters – that’s a lot of extra soil to be
transported off site. Screw piers make it quick, clean and easy.

We use IdealFoundations™ on difficult sites, particularly those with sandy soils. We know
the cost beforehand so we can provide a fixed price. We also know that every pier has the
same loading, whereas with conventional piers you are never 100% sure. At pier depths
greater than about 1.5 metres the screw piers are more economical than concrete, and
you don’t have a lot of excess spoil to remove from the site.

When our clients request screw piers, we specify IdealFoundations™. They have a
larger capacity than other standard screw piles and provide good dimensional accuracy
in placement. IdealFoundations™ is also a reliable company with a fast response time. I
believe screw piers should be used more widely, not just on difficult sites.

Coral Homes is the largest contract homebuilder in South East Queensland and Northern
New South Wales.
Our aim has always been to “do it better than the rest” and we have achieved this goal
by combining an outstanding level of customer service with value for money, innovative
designs and quality workmanship.
IdealSlab™ has been a critical part of our overall innovative design solution since 2002,
offering our customers a strong stable foundation on which to build their dream home.
IdealSlab™ provides us with a competitive up-front, fixed square metre rate for each
house, dependant on the site conditions encounted (typically M, H and E classes). This
allows us to confidently price homes for our customers knowing that the rate includes the
design, pier installation, reinforcing and accessory supply and final certifi cation.
This makes costing and selling easier for our sales team and estimators and the strength
of system offers our customers a superior foundation system.
We look forward to continuing our strong working relationship with IdealFoundations™ and
would not hesitate to recommend IdealSlab™ as an innovative solution on reactive clay
sites.