Foundation subsidence
Mainmark is a global leader, with local expertise in ground engineering and asset preservation.
What is foundation subsidence?
Footings and foundations aren’t necessarily the first elements of a house that you think will have problems. It’s usually the cosmetic issues, such as interior wear and tear, that are obvious and which you expect to maintain.
But when it comes to potential problems with a house or other building, they don’t get much worse than sinking foundations, especially if not identified quickly or treated correctly.
Foundation subsidence occurs when weak ground cannot support the weight of structures or floors above it and can cause major property hazards.
There are many natural and human-made reasons for weak ground. Loosely packed or sandy soils, or even activities such as excavating and drilling, can cause ground subsidence issues.
Over the last decade, foundation subsidence has cost the UK economy billions of pounds, making it the most damaging geo-hazard in Britain today. It is expected to affect as many as one in five homes in England and Wales in the coming years.
What are the likely signs of foundation subsidence?
Subsidence, which is the gradual downward movement or sinking of an area of land, results in your home moving, sinking in one area or across the entire foundation footprint.
The first signs of foundation subsidence usually include:
Sinking floors
Cracks in walls, paths and driveways
Jammed windows and doors
With Mainmark’s range of cost-effective, non-invasive subsidence repair solutions, we can work with you to make the rectification process less stressful, assessing damage, fixing the ground and allowing you to live happily in your home again.
What are the causes of foundation subsidence?
Some homes are at a greater risk than others when it comes to ground sinking or subsidence. There are also many geological, human-made and seasonal factors that can make your home more likely to need foundation repair:
Clay soil can shrink, crack and shift during hot weather and then expand during wet weather
After a drought, sandy or fine gravel soil is much drier and moves more easily, which can impact the building’s footing
Trees and shrub roots can also be a factor, particularly if they’re close to a property’s foundations
Leaking drains and water mains can wash away or soften the soil, causing it to compact under the foundation’s weight
Flood water saturates the ground, causing ground movement and the house foundations to sink or move
Vibrations caused by heavy road traffic, machinery or nearby excavation can cause changes in the soil under your home
Local mining activity can cause ground instability and voids
Liquid, gas or mineral resources being removed from the ground affects stability, causing voids and sinkholes
Other natural causes, including erosion and earthquakes, can affect ground stability
Older properties may have shallower footings or foundations
Mainmark technologies for foundation subsidence remediation
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Teretek® – Foundation subsidence remediation through resin injection
With over 25 years of experience, Mainmark is a world leader in resin injection solutions. Teretek® uses an injection delivery method that raises, re-levels and re-supports buildings and other above-ground structures and remediates foundation subsidence.
Foundation subsidence remediation with JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting
JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting is an award-winning technology for strengthening weak ground beneath larger residential buildings and other structures, using a cement grout injected under computer control. It is an extremely precise method for the remediation of foundation subsidence, improving and consolidating weak ground and lifting foundations to deliver specific, engineered outcomes, regardless of complexity.
Fast, cost-effective and non-invasive solutions to treat foundation subsidence
Featured Case Studies
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Benefits of Mainmark’s foundation subsidence treatments
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Fast
Our foundation subsidence treatments have fast curing times. Treated areas can be used quickly, without the delays associated with traditional repair methods.
Environmentally inert
Our foundation subsidence treatments use an inert material that is non-toxic and does not leach into the environment or affect the treated area.
Non-invasive
Our foundation subsidence treatments are surgical in nature compared to traditional methods.
Cost-effective
Compared to traditional methods, our foundation subsidence technologies are more cost-effective and cause minimal disruption to the area.
Get in Touch
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Foundation subsidence
Mainmark is a global leader, with local expertise in ground engineering and asset preservation.
What is foundation subsidence?
Footings and foundations aren’t necessarily the first elements of a house that you think will have problems. It’s usually the cosmetic issues, such as interior wear and tear, that are obvious and which you expect to maintain.
But when it comes to potential problems with a house or other building, they don’t get much worse than sinking foundations, especially if not identified quickly or treated correctly.
Foundation subsidence occurs when weak ground cannot support the weight of structures or floors above it and can cause major property hazards.
There are many natural and human-made reasons for weak ground. Loosely packed or sandy soils, or even activities such as excavating and drilling, can cause ground subsidence issues.
Over the last decade, foundation subsidence has cost the UK economy billions of pounds, making it the most damaging geo-hazard in Britain today. It is expected to affect as many as one in five homes in England and Wales in the coming years.
What are the likely signs of foundation subsidence?
Subsidence, which is the gradual downward movement or sinking of an area of land, results in your home moving, sinking in one area or across the entire foundation footprint.
The first signs of foundation subsidence usually include:
Sinking floors
Cracks in walls, paths and driveways
Jammed windows and doors
With Mainmark’s range of cost-effective, non-invasive subsidence repair solutions, we can work with you to make the rectification process less stressful, assessing damage, fixing the ground and allowing you to live happily in your home again.
What are the causes of foundation subsidence?
Some homes are at a greater risk than others when it comes to ground sinking or subsidence. There are also many geological, human-made and seasonal factors that can make your home more likely to need foundation repair:
Clay soil can shrink, crack and shift during hot weather and then expand during wet weather
After a drought, sandy or fine gravel soil is much drier and moves more easily, which can impact the building’s footing
Trees and shrub roots can also be a factor, particularly if they’re close to a property’s foundations
Leaking drains and water mains can wash away or soften the soil, causing it to compact under the foundation’s weight
Flood water saturates the ground, causing ground movement and the house foundations to sink or move
Vibrations caused by heavy road traffic, machinery or nearby excavation can cause changes in the soil under your home
Local mining activity can cause ground instability and voids
Liquid, gas or mineral resources being removed from the ground affects stability, causing voids and sinkholes
Other natural causes, including erosion and earthquakes, can affect ground stability
Older properties may have shallower footings or foundations
Mainmark technologies for foundation subsidence remediation
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Teretek® – Foundation subsidence remediation through resin injection
With over 25 years of experience, Mainmark is a world leader in resin injection solutions. Teretek® uses an injection delivery method that raises, re-levels and re-supports buildings and other above-ground structures and remediates foundation subsidence.
Foundation subsidence remediation with JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting
JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting is an award-winning technology for strengthening weak ground beneath larger residential buildings and other structures, using a cement grout injected under computer control. It is an extremely precise method for the remediation of foundation subsidence, improving and consolidating weak ground and lifting foundations to deliver specific, engineered outcomes, regardless of complexity.
Fast, cost-effective and non-invasive solutions to treat foundation subsidence
Featured Case Studies
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Benefits of Mainmark’s foundation subsidence treatments
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Fast
Our foundation subsidence treatments have fast curing times. Treated areas can be used quickly, without the delays associated with traditional repair methods.
Environmentally inert
Our foundation subsidence treatments use an inert material that is non-toxic and does not leach into the environment or affect the treated area.
Non-invasive
Our foundation subsidence treatments are surgical in nature compared to traditional methods.
Cost-effective
Compared to traditional methods, our foundation subsidence technologies are more cost-effective and cause minimal disruption to the area.
Get in Touch
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Foundation subsidence
Mainmark is a global leader, with local expertise in ground engineering and asset preservation.
What is foundation subsidence?
Footings and foundations aren’t necessarily the first elements of a house that you think will have problems. It’s usually the cosmetic issues, such as interior wear and tear, that are obvious and which you expect to maintain.
But when it comes to potential problems with a house or other building, they don’t get much worse than sinking foundations, especially if not identified quickly or treated correctly.
Foundation subsidence occurs when weak ground cannot support the weight of structures or floors above it and can cause major property hazards.
There are many natural and human-made reasons for weak ground. Loosely packed or sandy soils, or even activities such as excavating and drilling, can cause ground subsidence issues.
Over the last decade, foundation subsidence has cost the UK economy billions of pounds, making it the most damaging geo-hazard in Britain today. It is expected to affect as many as one in five homes in England and Wales in the coming years.
What are the likely signs of foundation subsidence?
Subsidence, which is the gradual downward movement or sinking of an area of land, results in your home moving, sinking in one area or across the entire foundation footprint.
The first signs of foundation subsidence usually include:
Sinking floors
Cracks in walls, paths and driveways
Jammed windows and doors
With Mainmark’s range of cost-effective, non-invasive subsidence repair solutions, we can work with you to make the rectification process less stressful, assessing damage, fixing the ground and allowing you to live happily in your home again.
What are the causes of foundation subsidence?
Some homes are at a greater risk than others when it comes to ground sinking or subsidence. There are also many geological, human-made and seasonal factors that can make your home more likely to need foundation repair:
Clay soil can shrink, crack and shift during hot weather and then expand during wet weather
After a drought, sandy or fine gravel soil is much drier and moves more easily, which can impact the building’s footing
Trees and shrub roots can also be a factor, particularly if they’re close to a property’s foundations
Leaking drains and water mains can wash away or soften the soil, causing it to compact under the foundation’s weight
Flood water saturates the ground, causing ground movement and the house foundations to sink or move
Vibrations caused by heavy road traffic, machinery or nearby excavation can cause changes in the soil under your home
Local mining activity can cause ground instability and voids
Liquid, gas or mineral resources being removed from the ground affects stability, causing voids and sinkholes
Other natural causes, including erosion and earthquakes, can affect ground stability
Older properties may have shallower footings or foundations
Mainmark technologies for foundation subsidence remediation
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Teretek® – Foundation subsidence remediation through resin injection
With over 25 years of experience, Mainmark is a world leader in resin injection solutions. Teretek® uses an injection delivery method that raises, re-levels and re-supports buildings and other above-ground structures and remediates foundation subsidence.
Foundation subsidence remediation with JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting
JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting is an award-winning technology for strengthening weak ground beneath larger residential buildings and other structures, using a cement grout injected under computer control. It is an extremely precise method for the remediation of foundation subsidence, improving and consolidating weak ground and lifting foundations to deliver specific, engineered outcomes, regardless of complexity.
Fast, cost-effective and non-invasive solutions to treat foundation subsidence
Featured Case Studies
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Benefits of Mainmark’s foundation subsidence treatments
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Fast
Our foundation subsidence treatments have fast curing times. Treated areas can be used quickly, without the delays associated with traditional repair methods.
Environmentally inert
Our foundation subsidence treatments use an inert material that is non-toxic and does not leach into the environment or affect the treated area.
Non-invasive
Our foundation subsidence treatments are surgical in nature compared to traditional methods.
Cost-effective
Compared to traditional methods, our foundation subsidence technologies are more cost-effective and cause minimal disruption to the area.
Get in Touch
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.