You might have heard of the term ‘ground heave’. But you may not know what it is or how you could be affected by it. Ground heave is the opposite to subsidence, although the consequences can be just as detrimental. In this article, we’ll be taking you through what ground heave is, how it’s caused […]

There are some houses that are more likely to subside than others. However, it’s not always down to the type of house you have. There are several other risk factors at play that can make a house more susceptible to subsidence. In this article, we’ll take you through the factors that will increase your risk […]

You might have heard of the term ‘underpinning’ in some capacity when referring to domestic houses or commercial properties that might be subsiding. It’s important to recognise what underpinning is and when it’s needed. You should also understand that underpinning is an effective and long-lasting solution to subsidence issues. Therefore, once that work has been […]

Geobear is delighted to welcome Professor Ghanim Kashwani to their group advisory board. Ghanim Kashwani is a UAE National, Professor of Civil Engineering and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.  Ghanim has held senior roles at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and is highly recognised amongst the key institutions in the United […]

Subsidence isn’t overly common. But it is one of the most major structural issues that a house, or a commercial building, can have. In this article, we be discussing what subsidence is, its signs and how to prevent it. We will also be touching on what causes the problem, together with how it can be […]

It is 40 years since Geobear introduced a revolutionary idea in ground engineering. Confronted with a collapsing floor in a popular Finland department store, the traditional and highly disruptive approach of underpinning was rejected in favour of injecting geopolymer compounds into the affected area. These rapidly expand and solidify to become as strong and resilient […]