Is Geobear more expensive than traditional concrete underpinning?

According to Hubert Garvey, the Geobear solution was significantly more affordable, costing in the region of one-third of what a traditional method would have cost. He found it to be a better solution that was also less invasive to his property.

How long does the Geobear foundation repair process take?

The on-site work is extremely efficient; Hubert Garvey reported that the crew arrived at 8:00 AM and the entire job was completed with the team headed home by 4:30 PM the same day.

What preparation is needed for Geobear geopolymer injection?

Hubert Garvey noted that foundations had to be exposed beforehand to ensure the crew could access the area and, crucially, to avoid puncturing any water or utility lines during the injection process.

Can foundation subsidence be fixed without cutting down protected trees?

Yes. Sheena Lashko faced a situation where traditional surveyors suggested cutting down 300-year-old protected oaks, which would have caused heave. Geobear provided a geopolymer solution that stabilized the ground without interfering with the trees.

Do I need to move out during Geobear foundation treatment?

No. Sheena Lashko noted that the most important benefit was the lack of upheaval, stating that you do not have to move out of the property while the work is being completed.

How long does the Geobear injection process take?

According to Sheena Lashko, the actual treatment from Geobear was very quick and was completed within one week.

What do real people say about subsidence?

19 people recorded interviews about subsidence across 1 organisations. 6 of them mentioned clearer systems and processes in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about subsidence in their recorded interview.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Better systems6 of 19 mentioned it
“And as I said, Andy sat me down, he explained the process, that it's actually much better.”Hubert Garvey
Felt supported3 of 19 mentioned it
“Or the possibility of something developed more recently that we'd heard about, is injection technology, resin technology, to stabilize the building from in front, which is where the problems lie.”Daniel Morgan
Mobility1 of 19 mentioned it
“It wasn't until more recently in the past couple of years that we noticed there being a bit of a drop in the corner of the property and when we opened one of the cupboards we noticed there was a crack line running abo…”Andrew White
Weight change1 of 19 mentioned it
“But due to the fact that they told me the house was built on unsuitable ground, by underpinning with cement it would mean there'd be a lot more weight going on the house.”Derrick Phillips
Team & hiring1 of 19 mentioned it
“The team there just, you know, always just touching and making sure that I was okay with the process and that they were ready to to come in as and when So I was able to just tell them.”Chris Nicolson
Family & relationships1 of 19 mentioned it
“So when something is directly threatening that, That's threatening like your ability to provide for your family, GeoBear were able to be so supportive, far more supportive than any insurance company has been with me,…”Chris Nicolson

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How long it took

Over a year · 1

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 19 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“According to Hubert Garvey, the Geobear solution was significantly more affordable, costing in the region of one-third of what a traditional method would have cost. He found it to be a better solution that was also less invasive to his property.”Hubert Garvey
“It quick to carry out the repairs and it was very cost effective.”Tony Blaza
“Phil Butcher's biggest concern was 'ignorance' and the assumption that repairs would cost tens of thousands based on 'bad stories' about traditional underpinning. He found Geobear's process easy to understand and less overwhelming than expected after research…”Phil Butcher

Frequently asked

Is Geobear more expensive than traditional concrete underpinning?: According to Hubert Garvey, the Geobear solution was significantly more affordable, costing in the region of one-third of what a traditional method would have cost. He found it to be a better solution that was also less invasive to his property. — Hubert Garvey
How long does the Geobear foundation repair process take?: The on-site work is extremely efficient; Hubert Garvey reported that the crew arrived at 8:00 AM and the entire job was completed with the team headed home by 4:30 PM the same day. — Hubert Garvey
What preparation is needed for Geobear geopolymer injection?: Hubert Garvey noted that foundations had to be exposed beforehand to ensure the crew could access the area and, crucially, to avoid puncturing any water or utility lines during the injection process. — Hubert Garvey
Can foundation subsidence be fixed without cutting down protected trees?: Yes. Sheena Lashko faced a situation where traditional surveyors suggested cutting down 300-year-old protected oaks, which would have caused heave. Geobear provided a geopolymer solution that stabilized the ground without interfering with the trees. — Sheena Lashko
Do I need to move out during Geobear foundation treatment?: No. Sheena Lashko noted that the most important benefit was the lack of upheaval, stating that you do not have to move out of the property while the work is being completed. — Sheena Lashko
How long does the Geobear injection process take?: According to Sheena Lashko, the actual treatment from Geobear was very quick and was completed within one week. — Sheena Lashko

Organisations in this topic

Geobear · 19