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Listed Library Subsidence
Foundation Ground Improvement at Long Eaton Library Geobear delivered ground improvement, an alternative to underpinning at the Grade II listed Long Eaton Library. Expansive geopolymer injections were used to stabilise the front-left corner of the building, halting subsidence and protecting this historic public facility without excavation or disruption. Background Long Eaton Library, a Grade II […]
Read moreSlab Stabilisation at drink bottling plant
The Winery, Fairhills Road, Irlam, Manchester Client: Kingsland Drinks Ltd | Sector: Industrial / Manufacturing | Location: Irlam, Manchester Background Kingsland Drinks Ltd operates one of the UK’s largest independent bottling and distribution plants. The site includes extensive warehouse, bottling, and yard areas critical to operations. Signs of significant ground movement emerged: cracking to internal […]
Read moreRail Transition Zone Ground Improvement
Case Study: Geopolymer Injection for Track Transition Stabilisation Location: UBC4, Sarsfield Road, Dublin Client: Irish Rail Sector: Rail Infrastructure Service: Ground Improvement Background UBC4 is a single-span railway bridge on the busy Dublin–Cork line, carrying trains over Sarsfield Road in Dublin. The bridge deck sits on four longitudinal steel box girders and reinforced concrete shelves, […]
Read moreBridport West Bay Harbour Wall
Case Study: West Bay Harbour Wall Stabilisation Background Dorset Council faced a critical engineering challenge at Bridport (West Bay) Harbour, specifically concerning Wall B and adjacent areas. The existing harbour wall, a structure with historical significance dating back to the 1824 design by Francis Giles, was exhibiting significant signs of distress. Ongoing monitoring revealed continued […]
Read moreClay Shrinkage Ground Improvement
Clay Shrinkage Ground Improvement – Hockley, Essex Background The property is a 1920s solid brick wall home located in Hockley, Essex. Like many homes built on clay soils, it has experienced long-term seasonal movement, with historical issues dating back to the 1970s when clay heave required internal floor supports to be rebuilt. Around 25 years […]
Read moreWarehouse Slab Ground Improvement
Beckton Industrial Estate – Warehouse Slab Lifitng Background The client, sought to bring a warehouse unit at Beckton Industrial Estate back into use after a prolonged period of vacancy. The unit, earmarked for lease to a distribution tenant, suffered significant slab settlement due to compressible peat bands beneath the structure. It is part of a […]
Read moreCampbelltown registry office subsidence remediation
Campbeltown Museum & Registrar’s Office – Ground Improvement and Subsidence Mitigation Background The Burnet building, part of Campbeltown Museum, is a Grade A-listed building located adjacent to the dock area in Campbeltown, Scotland, and had experienced long-term subsidence issues attributed to soft ground conditions and tidal activity. Originally constructed in 1899, the structure serves multiple […]
Read moreTerraced Property experiencing subsidence remediated by Geobear
Residential Subsidence Terraced Property in Nottingham experiencing subsidence remediated by Geobear Background A loss adjuster contacted Geobear to address a subsidence issue at a property in Nottingham. The property had suffered from structural movement at the rear of the building, due primarily to soil erosion caused by defective drainage. The subsidence was evidenced by cracks […]
Read moreClay Shrinkage and Lifting & Leveling the Property
Background A property investor purchased a four-storey building, including a basement, in Hamilton Park, Islington, London, with the intention of converting it into four apartments. The building suffered from significant structural issues due to clay shrinkage, causing subsidence, rotation, and separation from the neighbouring property. The client required a solution to improve the ground beneath […]
Read moreDual Carriageway Ground Improvement Scheme
Background The dual carriageway of a primary A road connecting London to the north experienced significant deterioration due to underlying soil instability. This resulted in extensive cracking and potholes, despite multiple resurfacing efforts. Investigations revealed that voids and subsidence beneath the rigid road compromised its structural integrity. Geobear was engaged to provide a targeted, efficient […]
Read moreCulvert Void Fill – Derby Substation, Sowter Road
Ultimate Client: Western Power Distribution Contractor: O’Connor Utilities Ltd Duration: 4 shifts Solution Provided: Structural Void Filling using Geopolymer 2640 Background & Challenge A 100-year-old culvert running beneath Sowter Road in Derby was identified as a potential risk due to uncertainties regarding its load-bearing capacity. The culvert’s structural integrity was of particular concern as a […]
Read moreCare Home Ground Improvement, UK
Resolving Subsidence in a Car Park at Bupa Nairn House Care Home, Enfield Background Bupa Nairn House Care Home, located in Enfield, experienced significant subsidence in a section of its car park. This issue, primarily identified near the retaining wall and drainage chambers, had led to surface deformations, including cracks and void formations. The subsidence […]
Read moreSewer pipe belly lifting on new build development
Sewer pipe belly lifting on new build development Overview Client: UK New Build Contractor Location: North West Project Focus: Ground strengthening and pipe lifting for failing shallow sewers beneath a road network on a new-build housing estate. The Challenge: Structural Integrity in Soft Ground A sewer system constructed beneath a road on a new housing […]
Read moreStructural Void Filling the Sea Wall at Dovercourt
Structural Void Filling Behind the Sea Wall at Dovercourt Background The sea defence at Dovercourt, spanning approximately 300 metres, is formed of concrete blocks that have experienced structural failures over time. Persistent water ingress and washout have led to the formation of voids behind the wall, undermining its stability. Despite regular patch repairs, these voids […]
Read moreGround Improvement at York St. John University
Ground Improvement at York St. John University Background York St. John University embarked on the second phase of converting its old sports hall into a functional space for academic and medical purposes. Phase one, completed two years prior, transformed two-thirds of the hall into classrooms. The ongoing phase aimed to repurpose the remaining area by […]
Read moreGround Improvement on a major A road
Background A section of a busy dual carriageway, near a town in the south of England experienced ground instability, leading to subsidence and voids beneath the carriageway. The client required a comprehensive ground improvement plan to address these issues that were identified using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) tests. A solution […]
Read moreChorley Tunnel Slab Track Lifting
A section of track at Chorley Tunnel in the northwest of England was subject to line speed restrictions due to subsidence. The section in question was at the end of the slab track running through the Chorley Tunnel, a line notable for its electrification scheme in the previous decade. The subsidence was caused by a […]
Read moreRail Ballast Binding
Background The Glenn Douglas railway section, adjacent to a loch with a steep embankment, relied on a King Post retaining wall to hold the ballast in place. Over time, the wooden sleepers forming this wall deteriorated, leading to gaps that caused the ballast to erode down the embankment, jeopardizing track stability. Problem The primary issue […]
Read moreSubsidence Repair for Harrow Council
Subsidence Repair for Harrow Council – Saving £500k through a new approach to subsidence repair A block of flats with 12 units, owned and managed by Harrow Council, had suffered from structural movement due to the clay shrinking beneath the foundations. This resulted in cracks in the brickwork, internal walls and ceilings meaning it would […]
Read morePermeation Grouting for Flood Defence Scheme in Otley
Case Study: Permeation Grouting for Flood Defence Scheme in Otley Project Overview Location: Otley, West Yorkshire Project: Flood Defence Scheme Client: Bam Nuttall Objective: To explore the incorporation of permeation grouting to effectively seal a 6m gap in the sheet piles, avoiding excavation and reducing risks to a historic bridge. Background The flood defence structure […]
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