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Residential Developer Achieves Structural Stability in Two Hours at Lower Cost

Alex Goble · Recorded 12/9/2024

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Alex Goble, a residential developer, used Geobear to stabilize a failing front bay window to ensure a property sale. The geopolymer injection process was completed in just two hours, significantly faster and cheaper than traditional underpinning. Goble highlighted the non-intrusive nature of the work, which required only drilling and injecting 2-3 meters deep.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Stabilizing a failing front bay window for property sale
Reported Result
Cheaper and cleaner than traditional underpinning
Time to Value
Completed in 2 hours
It was the price was a lot cheaper than we previously have used just for your standard underpinning.
It was all very straightforward and easy and it made the on-site a lot cleaner as well.
Got it done and still within two hours which I was pleasantly surprised by.

The interview

How would you describe your overall experience and future plans with Geobear?

We'll be using you moving forward 100%. It was very straightforward. It was the price was a lot cheaper than we previously have used just for your standard underpinning and the process was a lot cleaner as you know, it's less intrusive because just drill it well injecting kind of 2-3 meters down without taking up the foundations or whatever.

Who are you and what was the nature of this project?

I'm Alex Goble. I live in Clapham. We do a project with Geobear. We're residential developers, we brought a project and we knew the front bay was shot and traditionally we've also always used a kind of traditional underpinning process and then I actually got recommended through another builder to use you guys.

Why was it important to get this specific repair done?

The front bay was shot. So we needed to get that underpin because we're selling it, so we need the structurally sound to ensure that we can sell the property.

What was the timeline of the treatment on-site?

When the treatment occurred I met them on site and it took, I think I got a call, I met them on-site at about eight o'clock. I think he got called back about 11, said, 'We're all done.' So, a bit surprised by that.

Were there any unexpected tasks the team handled during the process?

Luckily, we didn't have to do too much. We lifted the floors and we already had the floors lifted and I think we were meant to sort out the concrete bit. We never got around to doing it but you guys kindly sorted out. Got it done and still within two hours which I was pleasantly surprised by.

Have you recommended Geobear to others in your industry?

I've, I've already recommended them to another different developers and I believe they may have got a contact.

Frequently asked

How does Geobear compare to traditional underpinning for developers?

Alex Goble found Geobear to be significantly cheaper and cleaner than standard underpinning. He noted the process is less intrusive because it involves drilling and injecting 2-3 meters down rather than taking up the foundations.

How long does the Geobear injection process take?

For Alex Goble residential project, the work was completed in approximately two hours. He met the team at 8:00 AM and received a call by 11:00 AM stating the job was finished.

Is Geobear suitable for properties being prepared for sale?

Yes, Alex Goble used Geobear specifically to ensure a property was structurally sound for a sale. He confirmed the process was straightforward and he intends to use the service for 100% of future projects.

Full transcript

We'll be using you moving forward 100%. It was very straightforward. It was the price was a lot cheaper than we previously have used just for your standard underpinning and the process was a lot cleaner as you know, it's less intrusive because just drill it well injecting kind of 2- 3 meters down without taking up the foundations or whatever. It was all very straightforward and easy and it made the on-site a lot cleaner as well. I'm Alex Goble. I live in Clapham. We do a project with Geobear. We're residential developers, we brought a project and we knew the front bay was shot and traditionally we've also always used a kind of traditional underpinning process and then I actually got recommended through another builder to use you guys So yeah, the front bay was shot. So we needed to get that underpin because we're selling it, so we need the structurally sound to ensure that we can sell the property. So, when the treatment occurred I met them on site and it took, I think I got a call, I met them on-site at about eight o'clock. I think he got called back about 11, said, "We're all done." So, a bit surprised by that. Luckily, we didn't have to do too much. We lifted the floors and we already had the floors lifted and I think we were meant to sort out the concrete bit. We never got around to doing it but you guys kindly sorted out. Got it done and still within two hours which I was pleasantly surprised by. I've, I've already recommended them to another different developers and I believe they may have got a contact.

About Geobear

Geobear is a specialist ground engineering firm providing non-disruptive solutions for foundation settlement and subsidence using original geopolymer technology. They serve homeowners, property investors, and developers by strengthening unstable ground and repairing structural cracks without major excavation. For developers like Alex Goble, Geobear transforms properties with failing foundations into structurally sound assets ready for sale in just a few hours.

Industry
Ground Engineering Services

Topics

  • residential development
  • foundation repair
  • subsidence
  • property investment
  • cost savings
  • structural engineering

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