
Gravestone & Memorial Piling
Stop Sinking or Unstable Headstones
Sinking, leaning, or unstable memorials are a common issue in cemeteries across the UK. It’s often caused by poor ground conditions, like soft soil, waterlogging or ground movement and it can pose a safety risk.
At Basetec Piling, we provide specialist piling for graves and memorials to keep them safe, stable, and secure.
Trusted Piling Contractors for Cemeteries & Councils
Mini & Micro Piling for Memorials
We install piles beneath headstones to provide a solid, long-lasting foundation, especially where ground conditions make traditional methods unreliable.
Ground Stabilisation
Our piling solutions help prevent graves from sinking and stop headstones from leaning or collapsing, all without disturbing nearby plots.
Cemetery-Friendly Equipment
We use compact, low-vibration rigs that are safe to operate in cemeteries, churchyards, or other sensitive areas.
Trusted by Councils and Cemetery Teams
We’ve worked with local authorities, churches and private cemeteries across the North West to fix memorial ground issues properly.

Need Help with a Memorial Site?
Whether it’s part of a new installation or fixing long-term issues, get in touch.
Call us: 01204 840 238
Email: info@basetecpiling.co.uk
Memorial Piling Frequently Asked Questions
Memorial piling involves installing piles beneath headstones or memorials to create a stable, long-lasting foundation. It’s needed when graves or memorials are sinking, leaning, or at risk due to poor ground conditions such as soft soil, waterlogging, or ground movement.
We use mini and micro piling techniques to stabilise the ground beneath memorials. By installing piles deep into the soil, we prevent sinking and ensure that headstones remain upright and secure for years to come.
Yes. Our cemetery-friendly equipment consists of compact, low-vibration rigs designed to operate safely in sensitive areas like cemeteries, churchyards, or other memorial sites without disturbing nearby plots.
Absolutely. We can stabilise leaning or sinking memorials as well as provide piling for new installations, ensuring safety and durability without disturbing adjacent graves.
Yes. Basetec Piling is trusted by councils, churches and private cemeteries across the North West, providing expert memorial piling services to maintain safe and stable headstones.
We specialise in mini and micro piling, which allows for precise installation in small or confined spaces. These methods provide a strong foundation even in areas with poor soil conditions where traditional methods fail.
Properly installed piles create a permanent solution to ground movement issues. By stabilising the foundation, headstones remain upright and secure, reducing the need for repeated maintenance or repairs.
No. Our low-vibration, compact rigs and careful installation process ensure that adjacent plots and headstones remain undisturbed during piling works.
Yes. Our piling solutions are designed to stabilise graves in soft or waterlogged soil, ensuring headstones stay level and secure even in challenging ground conditions.
You can contact Basetec Piling for a consultation. Whether it’s a new installation or fixing long-term issues, our specialists provide tailored solutions to stabilise memorials and keep cemetery sites safe.










