RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN OBOLONSKYI DISTRICT OF KYIV

Even the most reliable home can be at risk if the soil fails. In this project, GeoResin specialists encountered a classic combination of natural and man-made factors that led to the structural integrity of the residential building being compromised.

Reason for contacting: Signals of structural deformation

The homeowner sought technical assistance after discovering progressive defects:

• Vertical and inclined cracksin load-bearing walls, indicating serious overstress of the structures;
• Uneven settlement, which caused distortions and disruption of the geometry of individual building components.

Diagnostics: Why is the foundation “floating”?

The survey identified two key issues:

1. Natural heterogeneitySoils at the foundation bases vary in density and bearing capacity. This initially created the preconditions for uneven load distribution.
2. Man-made factor.Due to the damaged concrete apron, rainwater and meltwater could easily penetrate under the foundation. The soil lost its strength when soaked.

Technical solution: Deep Lifting Technology

To stop the destruction and strengthening the foundationa design solution based on technology was chosenDeep LiftingThis method allows work to be done directly in the “active zone” beneath the foundation base, without the need for excavation work.

Implementation Features and Quality Control

The project was divided into two strategic phases, which allowed engineers to track the dynamics of changes in different seasons (summer and spring):

• Stage 1 (August 2019):Primary strengthening of the most critical areas.
• Stage 2 (March 2020):Final stabilization and testing of soil behavior after the spring flood period.

To confirm the effectiveness of the work, cracks were installed in the areacontrol beaconsReal-time laser leveling allowed for perfect precision, eliminating the risk of over-elevating structures.

Benefits for the owner

The main value of this decision was its sensitivity towards residents:

• No eviction:The family continued to live in the house throughout the entire period of work.
• Cleanliness and silence:No heavy construction equipment, dust or noise.
• Speed:Each stage took a minimum of time.
• Efficiency:All work is carried out in accordance with engineering calculations, and the results are verified and confirmed by measurements.

The result of the work performed

As a result of using GeoResin Deep Lifting technology:

1. The soils at the base of the foundation are stabilized.
2. The causes of new cracks have been eliminated.
3. The bearing capacity of the foundation has been restored even in conditions of heterogeneous soils.

Cracks in walls are not just an aesthetic defect, but a signal from the foundation for help.Timely engineering intervention allows the building to be saved before the deformations become irreversible.

The sooner you detect the problem and contact us, the faster and cheaper it will be to fix it.