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Is Underpinning Sustainable?

Oct 30, 2025

Is Underpinning Sustainable?

Underpinning is an effective way of rectifying instances of subsidence, whether it be a commercial building or a domestic property. Here at Geobear, ...

Why is my extension sinking & what can I do about it? The geopolymer resin injection method

Sep 14, 2025

Why is my extension sinking & what can I do about it? The geopolymer resin injection method

Your extension is a valuable part of your home. It’s also structurally linked, often being keyed into the original brickwork of your original ...

The Geobear solution: what is the geopolymer resin injection underpinning method?

Jul 23, 2025

The Geobear solution: what is the geopolymer resin injection underpinning method?

Geobear’s solution involves the geopolymer resin injection underpinning method. It’s a mess-free and non-disruptive alternative to traditional ...

Rainfall, soil moisture deficit & subsidence

Jul 21, 2025

Rainfall, soil moisture deficit & subsidence

Rainfall, Soil Moisture Deficit & Subsidence: Insights from London’s Recent Rainfall Introduction At Geobear, we specialise in ground engineering ...

Which underpinning method is best?: The Geobear solution

Jul 16, 2025

Which underpinning method is best?: The Geobear solution

Underpinning has long been a method of subsidence repair and prevention, but did you know that there are many different methods of underpinning used, ...

How Does the Geobear Solution Resolve Ground Movement Problems?

Jul 09, 2025

How Does the Geobear Solution Resolve Ground Movement Problems?

There are multiple subsidence solutions that are available on the market, but some are more convenient, cost-effective and long-lasting than others. ...

Fine Root Proliferation in Trees During Drought

Jun 19, 2025

Fine Root Proliferation in Trees During Drought

🌳 Fine Root Proliferation in Trees During Drought: A Survival Strategy Abstract: During drought, trees undergo significant physiological and ...

Soil moisture & subsidence

Jun 18, 2025

Soil moisture & subsidence

Soil Moisture Levels Drop Across UK – What It Means for Your Property The latest Hydrological Outlook UK (June 2025) paints a worrying picture for ...

What Are the Different Types of Underpinning?

Jun 05, 2025

What Are the Different Types of Underpinning?

Underpinning can be complex, depending on the method used and the severity of the subsidence case. There are a few different techniques available to ...

How Trees & Dry Weather Cause Subsidence

Jun 04, 2025

How Trees & Dry Weather Cause Subsidence

How Trees and Dry Weather Cause Subsidence: A Homeowner’s Guide If you live in a part of the UK built on clay soils, particularly in the south and ...

Subsidence Surge 2025

May 20, 2025

Subsidence Surge 2025

What Is a Subsidence Surge – And Why Should You Care in 2025? Following an unusually dry spring across many parts of the UK, concerns are growing ...

Why is My House Sinking?

May 18, 2025

Why is My House Sinking?

It can be alarming when you begin to notice your house leaning to one side. Usually, the culprit here is subsidence. However, there are several other ...

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