Residential

House subsidence is what homeowners fear. According to Today’s Conveyancer, around 7.65 million homes in the UK are exposed to subsidence risks. Subsidence can be incredibly destructive, especially when left untreated. That’s why it’s important that you find out, as soon as possible, whether or not your house is subsiding. Not only does this give […]

Subsidence of any kind is every homeowner’s worst nightmare, whether it be the entire structure or sections of it. From extensions and conservatories to bay windows and outbuildings, almost every structure has the potential to subside, under the right circumstances. While it might seem unlikely, or uncommon, for a bay window to subside, it can […]

Is Your Conservatory Sinking? What Are the Causes & What Can You Do About it? Subsidence is a structural issue that, typically, affects domestic houses and commercial properties. However, where we only ever hear of instances of subsidence on larger scales, we often forget that other aspects of our homes can be affected by the […]

There are multiple ways in which climate change is set to affect us in our homes. From record-breaking temperatures to the structural integrity of our properties, climate change has never posed as much of a threat as it does today.  According to Fidelity Singapore, the continuing growth of greenhouse gas emissions, if they were to […]

When the ground beneath a structure begins to weaken, it becomes unstable. This then causes the building that sits on top to shift and become warped and damaged. It can be a daunting prospect as a homeowner to come across signs that your house needs to be underpinned.  However, there are some things that you’ll […]

Subsidence is something that all homeowners will dread coming across. From cracks in the walls to your extension pulling away from the rest of your house, it’s natural to jump to subsidence as the issue. But what if we told you that those things don’t always come as a result of structural problems?  In this […]

Subsidence is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. It’s something that property owners alike, whether commercial or domestic, will do their best to avoid, but what if the cause of subsidence issues is, to a point, beyond your control? There are many different causes of subsidence, but it’s often caused by a combination of different factors, rather […]

Underpinning is a method used by specialists to rectify the issue of subsidence. It’s an effective subsidence solution that can be used on both domestic and commercial properties. The underpinning method used by us here at Geobear involves injecting a resin into the affected ground.  The resin will expand as it goes, filling any voids […]

Subsidence is something that every homeowner dreads. Not just because it causes structural issues with the building itself, but also because it could hinder the sale of the property if you’re looking to sell. But how detrimental is subsidence to the price of your home?  If left untreated, the value of your house could drop […]

Geobear provides subsidence repairs for hundreds of properties owned by social housing organisations every year. Using our geopolymer injection solution, residents in social housing properties do not need to relocate, removing any alternative accommodation costs for the housing associations. This video outlines how it works.  

Underpinning is a method used to rectify subsidence on both domestic and commercial properties. Often, subsidence cannot be avoided as there are multiple factors at play. Unfortunately, if underpinning is needed, you’ll need to claim on your house insurance in order to cover the costs of underpinning work. But many homeowners will be reluctant to […]

It might be tempting to build your own foundations, especially if you’re having a new extension built. However, you must bear in mind that structures need to be built in-line with building regulations. Also, you will likely need planning permission from the local council. This is something you must do before starting any building work, […]

You might have heard of subsidence and underpinning, but how do you know whether or not it’s something that affects you? Underpinning is only really needed if your property is suffering the effects of subsidence, often as a result of soil shrinkage or expansion. But how can you be sure that underpinning is necessary? Firstly, […]

You might have heard of the term ‘ground heave’. But you may not know what it is or how you could be affected by it. Ground heave is the opposite to subsidence, although the consequences can be just as detrimental. In this article, we’ll be taking you through what ground heave is, how it’s caused […]

There are some houses that are more likely to subside than others. However, it’s not always down to the type of house you have. There are several other risk factors at play that can make a house more susceptible to subsidence. In this article, we’ll take you through the factors that will increase your risk […]

You might have heard of the term ‘underpinning’ in some capacity when referring to domestic houses or commercial properties that might be subsiding. It’s important to recognise what underpinning is and when it’s needed. You should also understand that underpinning is an effective and long-lasting solution to subsidence issues. Therefore, once that work has been […]

Subsidence isn’t overly common. But it is one of the most major structural issues that a house, or a commercial building, can have. In this article, we be discussing what subsidence is, its signs and how to prevent it. We will also be touching on what causes the problem, together with how it can be […]

Subsidence is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. The last thing you want to do is complete a purchase of a new home only to find out that it is suffering from subsidence. However, a house that has been underpinned shouldn’t be treated in the same way as a house that is subsiding. In this article, we’ll […]

You might have come across the term ‘underpinning’ or subsidence’ at some point. It’s more likely if you’ve been looking into building or house insurance recently. But you might be wondering what it actually is. By understanding what underpinning is, together with knowing some of the signs that underpinning is needed, you’ll be able to […]

Subsidence is something that every homeowner dreads. But just because you start to experience signs of subsidence doesn’t mean that you have to move house or knock it all down and start again. Subsidence can be fixed relatively easily using a wide range of different solutions.  The solutions that are used to rectify subsidence will […]