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Can subsidence be fixed permanently?

Written by Craig Dean | Dec 22, 2025 6:56:45 AM

Can subsidence be fixed permanently?

When you discover foundation issues, your first question is almost always: "If I fix this now, will it stay fixed?" At Geobear, we understand that your home is your most valuable asset. You don’t just want a quick fix; you want the confidence that your home’s foundations are secure for the long term.

The honest technical reality is that while our solution is designed to last, its permanence depends on a complete approach to the ground beneath your feet.

When the Geobear solution is permanent

Our solution is a highly effective, long-term method that improves the load-bearing capacity of your soil. For the results to be permanent, three key things must happen:

  • The root cause must be addressed: We ensure the primary trigger—such as leaking drains or invasive tree roots—is identified and managed.

  • Total soil stabilisation: Our engineers use specialist liquid geopolymers to properly improve the ground, ensuring it can withstand the load of the property foundations.

  • Stable environment: A permanent fix relies on the ground conditions remaining consistent, without new factors like future leaks or alterations affecting the load-bearing requirements.

When a fix might not be permanent

Subsidence repair is an engineering process, not magic. It may not be permanent if:

  • The underlying cause continues: If an active leak continues to wash away soil or if tree roots continue to affect the ground, the foundations will remain under threat.

  • Only partial treatment is chosen: Treating only a small section can be risky, as untreated areas may continue to settle and create new stress points.

  • New ground conditions develop: While we fix the current problem, extreme future events—such as major floods or new sinkholes—can create entirely different challenges for your property.

Our promise to you

We don't just "fill holes." We provide a custom-engineered treatment plan unique to your home. Because we are the original inventors of this technology and have been perfecting it for over 40 years, we provide a 10-year material guarantee to give you a safe pair of hands and total peace of mind.