Underpinning solution

When building foundations move or sink, it can pull the structure down with it. This is when you might notice windows and doors sticking, cracks in walls or gaps appearing between walls and skirting boards. The culprit? Subsidence. This is when expert underpinning solutions are needed.  Here at Geobear, we offer an innovative underpinning solution by way of the geopolymer resin injection method. It’s designed to resolve instances of subsidence for both commercial and domestic properties, restoring them to full stability and strength. If you’re looking for an innovative, non-disruptive underpinning method, then look to Geobear today.

Faster, cleaner subsidence repair with Geobear

When a home is affected by subsidence, the goal is always the same: to stabilise the property by addressing the weak ground beneath the foundations.

For decades, the only answer was traditional underpinning, but modern engineering has provided a faster, cleaner, and far less disruptive alternative: the Geobear geopolymer injection solution.

While both methods aim to solve the problem, how they achieve this is fundamentally different.

An innovative method from Geobear

Geopolymer Resin Injection Underpining

Subsidence is every homeowner’s nightmare. It happens when the structure above the ground begins to react, often sinking as the foundations begin to fail and pull in a downward motion. But Geobear is on hand to help when this happens. We’re proud to use the geopolymer resin injection method.

It’s a process that’s been carefully designed to remove the stress, mess and disruption from traditional subsidence repair. We will keep you in the loop every step of the way, partnering with property owners, both commercial and domestic, when you need us most. Our geopolymer resin injection underpinning method is designed to seamlessly enter the affected ground via small holes.

The resin is injected through the holes, and it works its way along the gaps and voids created by subsidence, hardening as it goes. Once the resin has cured, it actively lifts the structure back to its original position. This is when homeowners will typically see cracks in walls begin to disappear, and doors and windows can be freely opened and closed once again.

Let’s see how the Geobear subsidence solution works for your home.

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Step one - your property assessment

After you’ve got in touch with our team, our first priority is to fully understand the problem you have. We’ll schedule a convenient time for one of our subsidence surveyors to come and inspect the property, where a detailed and thorough assessment will be carried out. This will diagnose subsidence as the problem, and a subsidence solution and a plan moving forward can then be put together.

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Step two - a custom-engineered plan

Data from the assessment will be used by our in-house experts to design an engineered, tailored underpinning treatment plan. It will be bespoke to your individual needs and situation, including the property’s structure and local soil conditions. This proposal is then forwarded to our clients via our initial offer.

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Step three - reviewing the plan together

Geobear believes in complete transparency. That’s why our Area Manager will schedule a call to talk you through our offer in detail. We’ll explain what our subsidence solution involves, what pre-and post-work is needed, and it gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have before the treatment is carried out.

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Step four - making a confident decision

This final step in the process is all about ensuring that you have total confidence in our subsidence solution before formally moving forward. We provide you with all of the information and resources required and give you enough space to make an informed decision. We strive to be supportive towards our clients, turning a complex, stressful situation into one that is clear-cut and manageable, so you can resume normal life as quickly as possible.

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Step five - your home's treatment day

When your subsidence treatment day arrives, our Team Leader will introduce you to our team and talk you through the plan for the coming day or so. As our technicians get to work, you can expect our process to be respectful of your property and carefully controlled. With minimal disruption, and keeping mess and noise down as much as possible, we should be able to complete our underpinning method in a way that is time-efficient and highly effective. We’ll keep you in the loop throughout the process. Finally, our Team Leader will conduct a final walk-through with you to summarise and point out the work that has been precisely completed by our dedicated crew.

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A modern, engineered approach

How does resin injection underpinning work?

The geopolymer resin injection underpinning method from Geobear is used to improve the ground that sits beneath your property. It rectifies subsidence issues quickly, neatly and with minimal disruption as no excavation is needed. So, how does our modern, innovative method of underpinning work?

The site is prepared & drilled

Our professional team of subsidence surveyors and engineers will arrive on-site and prepare the ground for work. A series of small holes is then drilled into the affected ground. This process, from start to end, is mess-free, fast and non-disruptive every single time.

Geopolymer resin is injected

Our specialist geopolymer resin is then injected into the affected ground. The material flows smoothly along all voids and gaps that may sit beneath the structure. As it cures and expands, weak ground is strengthened and stabilised. The geopolymer resin, with immense pressure behind it, compacts the ground below, adding stability from beneath.

Precise laser monitoring

The entire process is monitored by experienced and competent professionals in the field. It’s done using real-time, precise laser levels. This gives us the live data needed for our technicians to accurately assess the injection’s effect on the affected ground. This gives our clients peace of mind knowing that our underpinning method is delivered in direct accordance with your property’s bespoke engineering plan.

Rapid curing & completion

Our geopolymer resin material cures to 90% of its full strength in as little as just a few minutes. This means that immediate support is given to your property. As soon as the underpinning method has been carried out, our team will tidy the area and leave your property as if nothing had happened. This means that your property will be ready for immediate use.

This engineered approach strengthens the existing ground, creating a solid platform for your home without the need for a single skip or excavator.

Underpinning methods for long-term peace of mind

Geobear has a commitment to giving our clients absolute peace of mind once our underpinning method has been executed. This means that our unrivalled service extends far beyond that of subsidence treatment day. Not long after our team leaves your property, all project documentation will be sent to you, for your records, by email. We’re your long-term partner when it comes to protecting your property, instilling the confidence and security in you to enjoy it for generations to come.

Why choose Geobear?

Take a look at why you should choose Geobear for subsidence solutions in Ireland.

 

10-year insurance-backed guarantee

With our geopolymer resin injection underpinning method, you’ll receive a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee. So, our clients can rest assured that their subsidence solution will remain in place and be fully supported by our team over the next decade.

 

Certificate of structural adequacy

We endeavour to give our clients peace of mind when we deliver innovative underpinning methods. This is why we will always supply our clients with a Certificate of Structural Adequacy (CSA) as agreed upon job completion. This is an important document that essentially verifies that the subsidence solution we have delivered has been completed on your specific property.

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FAQs about our modern underpinning method

Geobear’s subsidence solution is designed for minimal disruption. In almost all of the cases where the geopolymer resin injection method is used, you’ll be able to stay in your property while the work is being carried out. Our equipment is compact, and excavation isn’t necessary with our subsidence solution.


This means that noise, mess and overall disruption will be minimal in comparison to more traditional methods of underpinning. Our ultimate goal with our subsidence solution is to make sure the lives of our clients are back to normal as quickly as possible, without compromising on the quality of workmanship.

When it comes to the geopolymer resin injection underpinning method from Geobear, you won’t have to lift a finger in terms of groundwork. The only thing that we do ask is that you make access to the area simple. This might involve moving garden furniture out of the way, for instance. But the level of preparation you need to do will depend on your individual property, and whether it’s either commercial or domestic.

When it comes to residential work, our subsidence solutions are normally completed within just one or two days. However, when compared to traditional underpinning methods, our process is extremely quick and simple. We understand that your time is precious, which is why we will keep work clean, noise-free and non-disruptive all around.

 The geopolymer resin we use for our subsidence solution is environmentally neutral and stable. Once the resin has cured in the ground, it will not react with water or soil, and so it does not have any negative impact on the environment or wildlife. This makes the geopolymer resin injection underpinning method safe and responsible for everyone to use, whether domestic or commercial.  

Choose the faster, less disruptive solution

You don't have to face major excavation and months of upheaval. Find out if Geobear is the right choice for your property. Talk to one of our experts today.

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