PRO ground screws
Ø 89 or 114 mm with a 220 mm head plate and an M24 bolt: the standard under carports and canopies.
Carport foundation
A carport without concrete pads
A carport or canopy stands on a few posts, but it has to hold firm against wind. Ground screws with a head plate replace the concrete pads: the posts are bolted on straight away.
Why no concrete?
- No holes to dig and no concrete pads
- Posts bolted on at once, no curing time
- Strong in compression, uplift and wind
- Also next to an existing driveway or façade
- Removable if the carport ever has to go
Which foundation?
Screw piles
For a large canopy or soft ground we choose a screw pile that goes deeper.
Wind
A carport gets uplift from the wind. We take that into account in your quote.
How it works
How it works on site
- Setting outWe set out the post positions.
- Screwing inOne ground screw per post, with a compact tracked machine or by hand.
- To levelAll head plates at the same height.
- BuildingThe posts are bolted on straight away.
Frequently asked questions
How many ground screws does a carport need?
Usually one per post. The pile calculator gives you an indication for your dimensions.
Is wind a problem?
Wind can pull a carport upwards. Ground screws are strong in tension, and we take it into account in your quote.
Does it work on a slope?
Yes. By screwing deeper or shallower and with the head plate, all posts end up at the same height.
Ready for your project?
Send us the dimensions or a plan. We reply within two working days.
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