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title: "Clay Shrinkage Repair in Essex: A Homeowner Case Study | Geobear"
description: See how Geobear solved a decades-long subsidence issue for a 1920s home in Hockley, Essex. Learn how our non-disruptive solution worked in just 2.5 days.
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# [Clay Shrinkage Repair in Essex: A Homeowner Case Study | Geobear](https://www.geobear.com/en-gb/references/clay-shrinkage-ground-improvement-hockley)

 Written by [Craig Dean](https://www.geobear.com/en-gb/references/author/craig-dean) | Oct 30, 2025 5:38:57 PM

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