Adjustable Height Ground Plate Portable Building Jacklegs
Client
Cabinlocator Ltd
Completion date
January 2024
Location
Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire
Project scope
Design and fabrication of 8 height-adjustable jacklegs for bespoke portable building installation.
“It was a pleasure to work with CL Fabrication Services on this one-of-a-kind jackleg design. With no off-the-shelf option available, we worked together to create a fully adjustable system strong enough to support the portable building safely on tricky ground. It’s a great example of what can be achieved when you’ve got the right partnership and a bit of know-how.”
Owner, Cabinlocator Ltd
Background
Cabinlocator approached CL Fabrication Services to help deliver a bespoke portable building for a client whose site had complex ground conditions. The solution required a custom-engineered jackleg system that could adapt to the terrain without disturbing the ground surface.
Challenges
This was a completely custom requirement — there was no existing product on the market that met the client's needs. The jacklegs had to be engineered from scratch to ensure they could handle the required structural loads while offering adjustable height at the ground plate. Additionally, the system needed to avoid any ground penetration due to site restrictions.
Why they chose us
CL Fabrication was selected thanks to our specialist expertise in the modular sector and our history of successful, reliable collaboration with Cabinlocator. Our in-house capability to rapidly prototype and manufacture bespoke solutions made us the ideal partner for this challenge.
Our solution
We designed and fabricated 8 portable building jacklegs featuring height-adjustable ground plates. These allowed precise levelling without the need for excavation, ideal for sensitive ground conditions. Each jackleg was built to support the full structural load of the modular unit and finished with a protective powder coat.
Technical details
Each jackleg was constructed from high-strength steel, with an integrated adjustable base plate for height flexibility. The units were powder-coated for corrosion resistance and engineered to safely distribute building loads without compromising site integrity.
Standout factors
This was a truly bespoke product — not available on the market. The solution was developed entirely in-house from concept to completion, showcasing our ability to engineer unique, site-specific solutions quickly and effectively.
Outcome
The custom jacklegs enabled Cabinlocator to complete a challenging installation at a site where traditional methods were not viable. Our solution ensured stability, safety, and compliance — all without breaking ground or delaying the project timeline.
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