Strengthening the foundations and leveling the foundations
Uretek is a 3-in-1 solution: eliminating the causes of settlement, strengthening, and leveling structures
If you notice large cracks in the walls or foundations of your building, or gaps appearing between skirting boards and the floor, there is a high probability that the building and the ground beneath it are settling. Working with a qualified structural survey engineer to understand the causes of settlement (the technical term for uneven building subsidence) is usually the first step toward resolving the issue. Settlement may occur in specific areas (large or small) over a long period of time or as an immediate response to nearby human activity or natural events.
What causes foundations to settle?
Foundations settle for a variety of reasons, all related to changes in the properties of the subsoil, which in turn lead to movement of the ground supporting the structure.
Is there a solution?
There are solutions that allow the main causes of settlement to be addressed quickly, non-invasively, and cost-effectively, with minimal disruption to daily life. Uretek technology resembles a surgical approach, where specially developed resins are injected into weakened zones beneath a building or a specific area to strengthen the soil and lift the settling structure. Uretek is a unique “two-in-one” solution that improves and levels foundations and walls while simultaneously increasing soil bearing capacity and filling voids.
Changes may be caused by:
What causes foundations to settle?
Foundations settle for a variety of reasons, all related to changes in the properties of the subsoil, which in turn lead to movement of the ground supporting the structure.
Is there a solution?
There are solutions that allow the main causes of settlement to be addressed quickly, non-invasively, and cost-effectively, with minimal disruption to daily life. Uretek technology resembles a surgical approach, where specially developed resins are injected into weakened zones beneath a building or a specific area to strengthen the soil and lift the settling structure. Uretek is a unique “two-in-one” solution that improves and levels foundations and walls while simultaneously increasing soil bearing capacity and filling voids.
Changes may be caused by:
- Drought or frost, which dries out the ground and causes clay soils to shrink. In dry conditions, tree roots may extract remaining moisture from the soil, leading to further settlement.
- Major renovations or nearby construction can alter ground conditions, especially when excavation or piling work is involved. Poorly executed excavation may allow adjacent soils to shift, causing supports to settle. Heavy traffic and machine vibrations can also move or displace soil layers.
- Different types of foundations (for example, in older buildings or houses with extensions or alterations) behave differently. In clay soils, deeper foundations move less than shallow ones. Extensions or additions may settle differently compared to the main structure. Typically, new foundations undergo settlement during the first five years after construction.
- Water infiltration changes soil conditions. This may result from leaking pipes, poorly compacted backfill, or sloped foundations where water accumulates. In sandy soils, finer particles may be washed away while larger ones settle. In clay soils, oversaturation weakens the ground, causing the foundation to settle in weaker areas.
- Earthquakes shake the ground, even at low frequencies, often leading to soil loosening. When this happens, the soil weakens and may temporarily behave like a semi-liquid, allowing foundations to sink. Once the vibrations stop, the soil returns to a more solid state.
Precipitation and structural subsidence are not easy or simple things
Don’t face this challenge alone. Get as much information as possible to make an objective decision. From our experience, 2 out of 3 clients who contact us choose to carry out an inspection and review the recommendations.
Don’t put it off — trust the experience and professionalism of our team, and we will help you save and restore what matters to you.
Don’t put it off — trust the experience and professionalism of our team, and we will help you save and restore what matters to you.
If you’ve reached this section, it means you are ready to take responsibility for the future of your property. We value your care and invite you to take the first step toward saving your valuable asset that is undergoing deterioration. However, don’t rush your decision — your well-being and safety matter.
Start with a minimally required inspection of your building at a reasonable cost to avoid risks and make an informed decision. By obtaining a clear picture of the scale of the problem, you will be able to decide on the next steps. You have three options:
Start with a minimally required inspection of your building at a reasonable cost to avoid risks and make an informed decision. By obtaining a clear picture of the scale of the problem, you will be able to decide on the next steps. You have three options:
Carefully monitor the progression of damage using professional tools, identifying the “point of no return”
Develop a solution plan taking into account structural, financial, and practical constraints, and implement it
Seek alternative solutions from third parties based on the conducted inspection
Risks caused by foundation deformation and damage:
Damage to communications that are laid under or near load-bearing structures;
Damage to the building's internal communications;
Damage to load-bearing walls, partitions, and ceilings;
Повреждение систем водоотведения;
Damage to the pavement and external buildings;
Shortening the life of the building;
Pre-emergency condition and the need for unscheduled major repairs;
Inconvenience of building operation and life-threatening conditions;
Heat loss and mold are caused by damaged waterproofing.
What happens to a building or structure?
What caused the cracks or structural displacements?
Is there any point in waiting for improvements or changes, and what kind of changes are we talking about?
Is a cosmetic repair sufficient, and for how long?
What will happen if I don't do anything, and by when?
Will "store-bought or do-it-yourself" solutions help, and what exactly?
Will the "familiar foreman" be able to solve the issue?
Is it possible to slow down or stop the destruction process?
Is it possible to return to the previous state? What are the options?
When is the best and cheapest time to start solving it? Or can it be done later?
What can you get for X rubles?
How much does the solution cost, and what are the implementation conditions?
Questions Uretek can answer:
No demolition or removal works required
International expertise and database of projects
Work warranty and safety from 5 to 60 years
Long‑term stable polymer resin
Visible and instrumentally verifiable results
Custom material and technical solution design for each project
Results immediately after work completion
Suitable for different types of structures
Environmentally neutral technology and waste disposal
Increases service life and property value
Approved international technologies
Brand history and technological development since 1978
No demolition or removal works required
International expertise and database of projects
Work warranty and safety from 5 to 60 years
Long‑term stable polymer resin
Visible and instrumentally verifiable results
Custom material and technical solution design for each project
Results immediately after work completion
Suitable for different types of structures
Environmentally neutral technology and waste disposal
Increases service life and property value
Approved international technologies
Brand history and technological development since 1978
By contacting URETEK, you will be able to:
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Figure out what's going on -
Increase the operating time of the facility -
Make an informed and well-considered decision for yourself -
Take control of the asset's condition -
Stop the loss of asset value -
Choose the most suitable way to implement the solution
Completed projects
Almost instant results
Choosing and defining the appropriate solution together with the client
Only top brands of equipment and tools
The possibility of implementing the project in stages according to the client's required schedule
Post-project monitoring and promptness in case of necessary improvements. 24/7 communication
Parallel improvement of the characteristics of hydro-, heat- and vibration insulation of structures
We guarantee:
5 year
minimum warranty on completed work
0,5 mm
precision of the performed work
2-3 days
for completing a standard project
material curing time
18 sec
savings compared to other technologies
25%
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