Subsidence is an issue that affects 20% of homes in the UK, in some form or another, according to WSP Solicitors. Those statistics show no sign of slowing down, either. In fact, subsidence problems are set to get worse as climate change begins to take hold, claims the British Geological Survey.  Seeing as this is […]

What is MORECS data? MORECS (Meteorological Office Rainfall and Evaporation Calculation System) data is a valuable tool for monitoring soil moisture levels across the UK. It provides insights into water balance by measuring rainfall, evaporation, and transpiration rates, which affect the moisture content of the soil. Here’s how it works and its implications for subsidence: […]

Ground improvement for roads is something that will be undertaken by commercial or industrial clients of Geobear. We deliver road stabilisation solutions that will restore the strength and stabilisation of the ground underneath, therefore making it safe to navigate across for the general public.  When it comes to road stabilisation, the answer lies in ground […]

Geobear has appointed Ashley Stevens as commercial director for insurance, UK, beginning in August. Stevens has 22 years’ experience in insurance and ground engineering and holds membership of chartered institutions for surveying, loss adjusting, building, building engineering and party wall matters. The Geobear leadership felt that Stevens represented too exciting an opportunity to pass up, […]

When it comes to subsidence solutions, there are a few methods to choose from. Whether you’re looking to rely on century-old underpinning methods or want to embrace modern techniques, such as the geopolymer resin injection method, it’s important that you know and understand the ins and outs of each solution in order to make the […]

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 […]