Soil Nail Walls

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Professional Soil Nail Wall Contractor

Soil nail walls are an incredibly common and trusted retaining wall solution. At BAM Shotcrete, we’ve had the privilege of installing and repairing soil nail walls for countless projects with great success across the United States.

They have been used for temporary excavation shoring, slope stabilization, repair of current retaining walls/structures, bridge abutment, and road widening, excavations, repair, and reconstruction,

Soil nail walls work well with difficult soil conditions like cobbles, boulders, or weathered rock and in areas with limited space or headroom.

Call (623) 462-0230 or email us for a free soil nail wall estimate

We offer our shotcrete services throughout Arizona, including Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, and Tempe.

Why Soil Nail Walls?

Fast and efficient installation
Easily mobilized equipment
Well suited for tight or congested spaces
Can follow any alignment
Minimal vibration or displacement of soil
Less disruptive to traffic and the environment
Minimal impact on nearby properties
Less space and right-of-way requirements

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Soil Nail Wall Construction Process

Building a soil nail wall is a rather easy and quick operation. It’s a great option to prevent slope collapses. Planning and a soil evaluation are the first steps in the process to make sure the soil is suitable for the soil nail wall. Soil nail walls are typically not advised on soil that is too cohesive.

Following an evaluation, excavation, and possible support of the chosen location, we will drill a hole in the ground and install the first row of nails. After that, the nails are grouted, a strip drain is built, and shotcrete is finally applied.

Once the entire designated area has been completed, this process is repeated, and a final facing is then built. It is a very quick and efficient approach to stabilize the soil, especially considering how straightforward the process is.

Looking for a more information or timelines for soil nail wall construction? Simply call BAM Shotcrete at (623) 462-0230 for a free estimate, or send us an email!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a soil nail wall cost in Arizona?

Soil nail wall pricing depends on wall height and length, soil and rock conditions, nail depth, drainage, reinforcement, shotcrete thickness, access, testing, and the required finish. Permanent walls may also need added corrosion protection and architectural facing. Because every site is different, accurate pricing requires plans and geotechnical information. BAM Shotcrete provides estimates for qualifying projects throughout Arizona. Call (623) 462-0230 or contact us online to discuss your project.

How long does soil nail wall construction take?

Construction time depends on wall size, nail quantities, drilling conditions, site access, inspections, testing, weather, and curing requirements. Soil nail walls are typically built from the top down in controlled excavation lifts. Each lift is drilled, reinforced, grouted, drained, and faced with shotcrete before work continues below. BAM Shotcrete can review your plans, quantities, access conditions, and schedule to help establish a realistic timeline for your Arizona soil nail wall project.

Are soil nail walls suitable for Arizona soil conditions?

Soil nail walls can perform well in many Arizona soil and rock conditions, including competent granular soils, stiff cohesive soils, weathered rock, and some mixed ground. However, loose or saturated soil, uncontrolled fill, significant groundwater, or highly corrosive conditions may require additional measures or another earth-retention system. A geotechnical evaluation should assess soil strength, groundwater, nearby structures, utilities, property boundaries, seismic requirements, and the excavation sequence before soil nailing is selected.

Can soil nail walls be temporary or permanent?

Yes. Soil nail walls can provide temporary excavation support or serve as permanent earth-retention systems. Temporary and permanent walls have different requirements for design life, drainage, reinforcement, corrosion protection, testing, and final facing. Permanent walls may receive an additional reinforced or architectural finish over the initial shotcrete facing. The intended use should be established during engineering so the correct nails, grout, protective systems, reinforcement, drainage components, and shotcrete specifications are included from the beginning.

How should I choose a soil nail wall contractor?

Choose a contractor with demonstrated soil nail wall and structural shotcrete experience, proper licensing, insurance, qualified personnel, and relevant project examples. The proposal should clearly define responsibility for drilling, grouting, excavation, reinforcement, drainage, shotcrete, testing, inspections, curing, and finishes. BAM Shotcrete is an Arizona-licensed, insured, and bonded contractor with ACI-certified shotcrete experience. Call (623) 462-0230 to discuss your plans, specifications, access conditions, schedule, and soil nail wall installation requirements.