Common questions about subsidence in commercial assets

As a trusted partner with over 40 years of experience, we've helped businesses of all sizes find effective, lasting solutions. Here are some of the questions our commercial clients most frequently ask.

General solutions

The Geobear solution is an advanced geopolymer injection technique used to stabilize ground and lift sinking structures. We inject a high-density, expansive resin into the soil beneath your facility. It fills voids, densifies weak soil (like loose sand or Sabkha), and restores the ground's load-bearing capacity without excavation.

Yes. Our geopolymer materials are specifically engineered to perform in the UAE's aggressive ground conditions. They are hydro-insensitive, meaning they do not degrade in saline groundwater or react with the salts found in Sabkha soil. This makes them an ideal, long-term solution for coastal and industrial zones like JAFZA and KIZAD.

Our solution is a targeted, non-intrusive process. Unlike methods like piling or underpinning, which require large excavations and heavy machinery, our solution uses small-diameter injection holes and can often be completed with minimal disruption to your business operations. Our solutions are also up to 70% faster and have a 90% lower carbon impact.

Operational and logistical questions

Minimizing business disruption is a primary focus of our commercial solutions. Since our process is non-intrusive, we can often carry out work without closing the facility or interrupting daily operations. We work with you to create a project plan that suits your business needs.
 
Segmented work: We can treat one aisle or zone at a time while the rest of your facility keeps running.
 
Night & weekend  shifts: we often work night shifts to ensure zero impact on retail or logistics operations.

No heavy plant: Our equipment is compact and can be parked up to 80m away, keeping your loading bays and access roads clear.

Not usually. We can drill and inject directly around racking legs and machine bases. This saves you the massive cost and downtime associated with dismantling and re-certifying high-bay racking systems.

Most Geobear projects are completed within days. The exact duration depends on the scope of the project, but because our solution hardens in minutes, it provides a significantly faster outcome compared to traditional methods that can take weeks or months.

Our geopolymer reaches 90% of its full strength in just 15 minutes. This means forklifts and heavy trucks can drive over the treated area immediately after our technicians finish their shift.

Technical & compliance

Yes. Geopolymer injection is a recognized ground improvement method. We provide full technical submittals, method statements, and material certifications required for approval by Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, and other regulatory bodies.

We don't guess; we verify.
 
Real-time monitoring: we use laser levels to monitor floor lift with millimeter precision during injection.
 
Post-treatment testing: we conduct Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) tests before and after treatment to demonstrate the quantifiable increase in soil bearing capacity (often achieving a 300% increase in soil stiffness).

Yes. We specialize in restoring Floor Flatness (FF) and Floor Levelness (FL) tolerances for Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) operations. We can lift sinking slabs back to their original datum to prevent VNA trucks from slowing down or faulting.

Environmental & safety

Absolutely. Our geopolymers are inert, non-toxic, and environmentally neutral once cured. They do not leach chemicals into the groundwater, making them safe for use in sensitive environmental zones.

Yes. Geopolymer injection has a significantly lower carbon footprint—up to 60% less—than traditional concrete underpinning or slab replacement. By repairing the ground in-situ, we eliminate the need for demolition waste, heavy excavation machinery, and hundreds of concrete mixer truck trips. This sustainable approach aligns directly with corporate ESG targets and the UAE’s Net Zero initiatives.

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