Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Foundation Shoring Solutions in Colorado
B & Y Drilling has been Western Colorado's leading foundation shoring contractor for 15 years, specializing in earth-retention systems. Our team combines over 150 years of construction experience to deliver tailored solutions for complex projects. We excel in temporary and permanent shoring methods, including soil nail walls, micropile systems, and post-tensioned tie-backs. Our expertise extends to high-scale rockfall protection and hydraulic rock splitting, with capabilities in challenging access environments. We prioritize workplace safety while maintaining project timelines, offering in-house testing services to support design-build operations.Our permanent foundation micropiles accommodate capacities ranging from 10-150 kips, providing durable solutions for diverse construction needs. With skilled superintendents and specialized equipment, we tackle projects requiring rope access, helicopter deployment, or noise-sensitive environments. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through completed projects like the I-70 adjacent retaining wall in Avon, CO, featuring shotcrete application and custom sculpting. We serve commercial and residential clients facing geotechnical challenges, including avalanche and debris flow mitigation.
Services
Temporary Soil Nail Walls
Micropile Shoring Systems
Permanent Foundation Micropiles
Post-Tensioned Tie-Backs
Rockfall Protection
Hydraulic Rock Splitting
Earth Retention Systems
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 15 years of specialized foundation shoring experience in Western Colorado
- Team with 150+ combined years of construction expertise
- Safety-focused execution under intense deadline pressure
- Specialized capabilities in rope access and helicopter-deployed projects
- In-house testing services for design-build operations
Services
Temporary Soil Nail Walls
Temporary soil nail walls provide critical site safety during construction when excavation layback isn't feasible. Our engineered systems combine drilled holes, steel reinforcement, and shotcrete facing to stabilize slopes and excavations. Ideal for urban environments with space constraints, these walls offer rapid installation while maintaining structural integrity for short-term projects.
Micropile Shoring Systems
Our micropile shoring systems deliver vertical support for excavations exceeding 20 feet depth. Using small-diameter steel piles and grout, we create high-capacity foundation elements in challenging ground conditions. This method excels in restricted access areas and environmentally sensitive locations where traditional piling methods aren't viable, providing both temporary and permanent support solutions.
Rockfall Protection
High-scale rockfall protection systems prevent geological hazards in mountainous terrain. Our rope-access specialists install passive protection barriers and active stabilization systems using post-tensioned anchors. This includes helicopter-deployed solutions for remote locations and noise-sensitive hydraulic fracturing where explosives aren't permitted, ensuring safety for infrastructure and residential areas.
Hydraulic Rock Splitting
Hydraulic rock splitting provides precise, vibration-free rock removal in sensitive environments. Our equipment generates 450+ ton splitting force to fracture rock along natural planes without micro-fracturing surrounding material. This method complies with strict noise ordinances and is ideal for urban areas, near structures, or in vibration-sensitive geological formations.
Post-Tensioned Tie-Backs
Post-tensioned tie-back systems provide lateral support for retaining walls and foundation excavations. We install high-strength steel tendons drilled into stable ground, grouted in place, and tensioned to engineered specifications. This method offers adjustable load capacity and is essential for deep excavations in urban settings where space limitations prevent traditional shoring methods.
Questions
What types of shoring systems do you specialize in?
We specialize in temporary and permanent soil nail walls, micropile shoring systems, and post-tensioned tie-backs for foundation support.
Do you handle emergency slope stabilization projects?
While we focus on planned projects, our team can respond to urgent stabilization needs with rapid deployment capabilities in Western Colorado.
Can you work in difficult-to-access locations?
Yes, we have rope access specialists and helicopter-deployable equipment for projects in remote or challenging terrain.
What safety certifications does your team hold?
Our team maintains current OSHA certifications and follows strict safety protocols for all excavation and shoring operations.
Do you provide engineering support for custom projects?
We offer design-build solutions with in-house engineering support for tailored earth retention and foundation systems.
What areas do you service beyond Western Colorado?
While our primary focus is Western Colorado, we evaluate projects in adjacent mountain regions based on scope and access requirements.
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