Overview

The ground beneath port infrastructure is constantly at risk from heavy container stacks, cranes, vehicle traffic, and water ingress. This can lead to soil settlement, voiding, and quay wall movement, which threatens operational continuity, safety, and asset integrity. Traditional repair methods often require lengthy closures and significant excavation.Geobear's geopolymer solutions offer a different approach. We inject a self-expanding,a specially engineered resin directly into the ground through small holes. This process fills voids, compacts the soil, and helps to lift and re-level structures. Our methods are up to 70% faster and have a 90% lower carbon impact than traditional alternatives, allowing you to maintain operations while we work.

Traditional repair methods often require lengthy closures and significant excavation. Geobear's geopolymer solutions offer a different approach. We inject a self-expanding, a specially engineered resin directly into the ground through small holes.

This process fills voids, compacts the soil, and helps to lift and re-level structures. Our methods are up to 70% faster and have up to 75% lower carbon impact than traditional alternatives, allowing you to maintain operations while we work.

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Overview

The ground beneath port infrastructure is constantly at risk from heavy container stacks, cranes, vehicle traffic, and water ingress. This can lead to soil settlement, voiding, and quay wall movement, which threatens operational continuity, safety, and asset integrity. Traditional repair methods often require lengthy closures and significant excavation.Geobear's geopolymer solutions offer a different approach. We inject a self-expanding,a specially engineered resin directly into the ground through small holes. This process fills voids, compacts the soil, and helps to lift and re-level structures. Our methods are up to 70% faster and have a 90% lower carbon impact than traditional alternatives, allowing you to maintain operations while we work.

Traditional repair methods often require lengthy closures and significant excavation. Geobear's geopolymer solutions offer a different approach. We inject a self-expanding, a specially engineered resin directly into the ground through small holes.

This process fills voids, compacts the soil, and helps to lift and re-level structures. Our methods are up to 70% faster and have up to 75% lower carbon impact than traditional alternatives, allowing you to maintain operations while we work.

Challenges Geobear can solve

Harbour wall stabilisation

We fill voids and strengthen the ground behind quay walls to prevent movement and extend the asset’s life.

Hardstanding re-levelling

We lift and re-level subsided hardstandings and crane rail tracks to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Concrete slab asset life extension

Our solutions are designed to strengthen the ground beneath slabs, extending their operational life.

Void filling treatment

We fill washouts and voids in the subgrade to restore bearing capacity and provide a stable foundation.

Permeability reduction treatment

Our solutions help to reduce water ingress in the ground, preventing soil erosion and improving stability

Case studies

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Bridport harbour

Bridport harbour wall

An urgent project to stabilise a historic harbour wall.

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Infra case study swanage

Swanage sea wall void filling

Preventing water ingress and filling voids beneath Swanage’s Grade II listed sea wall.

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Infra case study shipyard

Shipyard ground improvement

Geobear strengthened dockyard hardstandings for a prestigious yacht manufacturer, injecting geopolymers to depths of 4.5 m.

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The Geobear solution vs. alternative methods

Feature

The Geobear Solution

Traditional Underpinning/Piling

Disruption

Minimal. No excavation needed. Operations can continue.

High. Requires major excavation and site closure.

Speed

Up to 70% faster. Work is completed in days, not weeks or months.

Slow. Can take weeks or months to complete.

Carbon Impact

Low. Up to 70% lower carbon impact than concrete-based methods.

High. Uses heavy machinery and concrete.

Access

Small, truck-based rig. Can access difficult or confined spaces.

Requires large, heavy machinery.

Method

Resin is injected through small, 12-16mm holes.

Requires deep digging and extensive civil works.

Key benefits to working with Geobear

Minimise business disruption

Our non-invasive process means you can often continue operations while we work, avoiding costly downtime.

Get a specific, engineered plan

Our in-house engineers design a unique solution for every project, using decades of expertise to create the best outcome.

Sustainability

Our low-carbon solution helps you meet your environmental targets without compromising on quality or performance.

Trusted and proven

With over 200,000 projects under our belt, our methods have been tested and refined for more than 40 years.

Speed and responsiveness

We can mobilise our teams quickly to address urgent ground problems, keeping your assets operational and safe.

FAQs

In most cases, yes. Our non-intrusive method allows us to work on specific sections while other operations continue, significantly reducing disruption.

A Geobear solution involves injecting an expanding geopolymer resin into the ground. It is used to fill voids, compact soil, and lift subsided structures.

Most projects are completed in a matter of days, compared to the weeks or months required for traditional methods like piling or mass concrete. The area is typically ready for use just 15 minutes after treatment.

Yes. Our solutions have up to a 75% lower carbon impact than traditional methods. They do not involve excavation or the use of large, energy-intensive machinery.

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If you have an issue with a Port or Harbour, contact us today.

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