Background The canal towpath void filling and water sealing project, aimed to address a critical infrastructure issue identified by the local council. The canal towpath in Cromford, a historic structure, was experiencing significant water leakage into the adjacent field. This leakage was not only a structural concern but also a potential environmental hazard, threatening the […]

At a site near Telford known as Jiggers Bank, the road had to be closed due to some serious land movement that had caused fractures to the road. As part of the work to repair the site, Geobear was contracted to fill the voids and stabilise the arches beneath the road. This video, with input […]

Geobear’s Innovative Solution for the Warford and Watercourse Viaduct This case study explores Geobear’s successful low-carbon intervention at the Warford and Watercourse Viaduct in Cheshire, Runcorn, a project commissioned by Network Rail. The primary challenge was to waterproof the viaduct spandrels and fill voids to prevent rainwater ingress without causing environmental harm to the underlying […]

Subsidence in a Co. Wexford Property Executive Summary This case study examines the effective resolution of significant subsidence issues in a detached two-storey property in County Wexford, Ireland, utilising innovative Geobear solutions. Faced with extensive cracking in the structure, the homeowner sought a permanent and less disruptive solution than traditional concrete underpinning. Geobear’s approach, involving […]

Project Background/Issue Surrey Country Council was facing a significant challenge affecting a section of one of its roads, the A323. Surface undulation due to issues below ground had caused the asphalt to crack affecting traffic on the route. The road quality was gradually worsening and Surrey CC needed to find a solution that would not […]

Efficient Subsidence Remediation: Geobear’s Solution for Social Housing Subsidence is a common concern for housing associations, especially when housing demand outpaces supply. Traditionally, addressing subsidence-related structural problems has meant disruptive and time-consuming processes like underpinning or piling. These methods often lead to tenant displacement, high accommodation costs, administrative challenges, and tenant inconvenience. Housing Association Subsidence […]