Concrete
Concrete foundation
A reinforced or mass-concrete block supports the approved steel or concrete pier and remains isolated from the floor construction.
Often worth considering for: Permanent imaging and visual-observing piers
Specialist base installation
Telescope Pier Foundations
A telescope pier foundation is designed for stiffness and vibration isolation, with its top bolts and height matched to the exact mount and enclosure.
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Written foundation scope
Built for this application
What the foundation needs to do
Long-exposure imaging makes tiny movements visible. A pier that shares a slab with walking feet or a moving observatory roof can transmit vibration straight into the image.
We form an isolated concrete foundation to the pier supplier or engineer detail, including the approved bolt template, cable route and separation from the surrounding floor.
Options, assessed properly
Suitable foundation methods
The methods below are possibilities to assess—not interchangeable specifications. We match the foundation to the product, loads, support points, ground and access.
A written price for the approved detail
Specialist foundations are quoted from the actual product, support plan and site information. No VAT is added to the guide prices shown.
Before installation
Dimensions, approvals and responsibilities
Choose the mount, telescope and pier adapter before fixing bolt orientation. Polar alignment direction and parked telescope clearance can affect the final layout.
The designer should decide foundation dimensions from the ground and equipment; internet rules of thumb are not a substitute for a model-specific detail.
JustBases quotes the agreed foundation and groundwork. Product installation, specialist connections, commissioning and third-party design remain outside our scope unless the written quotation expressly includes them.
A simple route forward
From first call to ready base
- 1
Talk through the plan
Tell us about the telescope pier, approximate size and site. We will identify any useful supplier information.
- 2
Agree the foundation
We assess access, levels, support requirements and ground, then provide a clear written quotation.
- 3
Install and hand over
Our team installs the agreed base and leaves it ready for the approved building or equipment installer.
Genuine customer feedback
Reviews of our foundation work
"I couldn't recommend Craig highly enough! Communication prior to the job was outstanding even considering our ever changing goal posts. Craig and his team turned up exactly at the agreed time, were well presented, friendly and professional. The cleanliness, attention to detail and quality of the job was outstanding."
"Good standard of workmanship. Friendly and efficient. Prompt response for estimate and fitted into our timescale. Will be using the firm in future and thoroughly recommend them."
"Craig and his team were very professional throughout the job. They worked tirelessly and extremely hard. The job involved digging up a thick reinforced concrete base. Then creating a whole new base with precision engineering in preparation to accept a new building on top. The result was an excellent job all round."
Easy to start, free to ask
Tell us about your telescope pier
You do not need drawings or a finished specification before getting in touch. Send what you have and Craig will explain the useful next step.
Helpful details, if available
- Pier and mount models
- Bolt template
- Required top height
- Observatory floor design
- Cable conduit route
Talk to Craig
Craig will listen to what you are planning and help establish the foundation information that matters.
Online quote requests are normally answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends.
Request your free quote
Just give us your contact details and a short description of what you want to build. We will guide you through the rest.
Your enquiry
Telescope Pier Foundations installation
Straight answers
Telescope Pier Foundations FAQs
It is normally kept physically isolated to reduce vibration transmission from people and the building.
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