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Subsidence Fixed in Two Days

Non-Invasive Ground Improvement for a Detached Home in County Wexford

Challenge

The home was experiencing worsening subsidence, causing structural cracking. Traditional underpinning would mean excavation, weeks of disruption, high cost, and the likelihood of the family needing to move out.

Solution

Geobear installed a targeted geopolymer ground improvement treatment through small injection points, strengthening weakened soils and halting movement. The non-invasive method stabilised the home in just two days.

2 days

Full ground improvement treatment completed on site

21 injection points

Engineered to target weak soil zones up to 2.1m deep

9/10 satisfaction

Homeowner Net Promoter Score after works

Background

A homeowner in County Wexford, Ireland, was dealing with significant subsidence that caused extensive cracking both inside and outside their detached two-storey property. They needed a definitive structural solution but were reluctant to face the prolonged disruption and excavation required by traditional underpinning.

Geobear provided a custom-engineered ground improvement treatment that stabilised the foundations in just two days, offering a fast, low-disruption, and highly effective alternative. The family remained in their home throughout the works.

Challenge

Why was traditional underpinning not the right choice for this family?

The homeowner’s key concern was avoiding prolonged disruption while achieving a reliable, long-term solution.

  • The Problem: Extensive internal and external cracking confirmed structural movement, threatening both safety and property value.

  • The Barrier: Traditional concrete underpinning meant weeks of noise, excavation, and heavy machinery — likely requiring the family to move out temporarily.

  • The Need: A trusted, proven method to improve ground stability quickly and cleanly, without turning the garden into a construction site.

Solution

 

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How did Geobear fix the subsidence problem?

Geobear’s team designed a precise, engineered geopolymer treatment that directly addressed the unstable soils beneath the foundations.

  • Tailored Treatment Plan: 21 injection points placed around the home’s perimeter, extending to 2.1 m depth.

  • Minimal Intrusion: Small-diameter holes were drilled through the foundation to inject the Geobear geopolymer resin, which expanded underground to compact and strengthen the soil.

  • Real-Time Monitoring: Drainage systems were monitored throughout, ensuring full protection and maintaining service integrity.

The entire stabilisation process took only two days — fast, precise, and non-invasive. Pictured, the site with injection tubes.

Results

After Geobear subsidence solution, minimal disruption

 

What was the outcome of the non-invasive ground improvement?

  • Speed and Efficiency: Completed in just two days, saving the homeowner weeks of disruption and accommodation costs.

  • Minimal Impact: No excavation, no spoil, no mess — the property and garden remained untouched.

  • Verified Satisfaction: The homeowner rated the service 9/10 for satisfaction, citing professionalism, speed, and minimal inconvenience.

The site after our works, pictured, no excavation or disruption.

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