From time to time buildings move and settle and in some instances start to subside. There are a multitude of reasons why. Once the cracks start to develop it is time to get them looked at and stop them from growing. Many of our customers are people who are having loft conversions, the additional weight from the floors above can put too much stress on old foundations. We get brought in to strengthen them. Many Edwardian and Victorian properties were built on shallow foundations that have started to fail over time. No need for expensive underpinning our system can rapidly solve these problems.
- Phonecall
- Site visit
- Completion of work
- Issue of certificate & guarantee
After the initial consultation we send our engineers to your site to make an assessment of your building. We identify the cause of the subsidence and develop a scheme of work stop the subsidence. After thoroughly checking your property, the utilities and the drains we drill a series of small holes through your foundations, usually from the outside of the property. We then insert metal lances from which we pump a mixture of resins which flow freely though any fissures and cracks. The resin sets to a compressive strength similar to a C30 concrete mix which then provides an incredibly strong foundation to protect your home. In some situations the building can also be lifted back into position through the use of powerful expanding resins.
Our resin injection technology is the new way to underpin houses, it is very fast and cost effective. There is no disruption to your day, you can remain in the property throughout the process. There is no excavation cost, no mess to clean up and no time lost whilst other trades are waiting to carry out the work.
All our work comes with a 25 year Insurance backed guarantee.