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Concrete underpinning vs GeoPoly: which one you should pick and why

You may have been told by builders you’ll need concrete underpinning to stop your house from sinking. While concrete underpinning may have been an acceptable solution 30 or even 40 years ago, the hard truth about this approach today is it’s obsolete. With an abundance of modern technologies available, there are other solutions. One of the most cost-effective and reliable, is resin underpinning. It makes older concrete methods an archaic, backwards way of stabilising house foundations and residential structures. Our resin underpinning solution, GeoPoly™, is without any doubt the solution you should pick. Why? Here are our top 3 reasons.

INVASIVE and DISRUPTIVE

Concrete methods require massive holes to be dug underneath your home. Every last metre of those holes then need to be filled with concrete. This takes months to do.To add insult to injury, you can’t be at home while all this happens. Underpinning your home with concrete means you’ll need to stay at a relative or friend’s home for months. Or even a hotel which will escalate your costs significantly. Our resin underpinning solution, GeoPoly™, is the opposite of this. In most cases, it doesn’t take more than a day to inject into the ground and stabilise it. And you can even stay at home while it happens.

Concrete underpinning is invasive

UNFEASIBLE

Some underpinning solutions can cost between $20,000 to $100,000. If your house is a large one, the cost may be even higher. Life is full of monetary demands and competing priorities making the price for concrete underpinning unfeasible for the majority of Australians. Stabilise or re-levelling a sinking house with GeoPoly™, typically costs between $3,000 to $7,000.

Calculating the cost of concrete underpinning

Still considering concrete underpinning? Stop right there.

Underpinning your home with concrete constitutes a massive outlay for any company that does it — it’s an enormous investment of time, money and human resources. Very often, wall cracks return to your home’s structure. Even the people who do concrete underpinning aren’t confident in this technique. If they’re not confident in concrete underpinning, why should you be?We’re confident in GeoPoly™ and its ability to re-level homes. Unlike concrete underpinners, we guarantee stability for up to 20 years.

Concrete underpinning formwork

Help & Advice

A resource collection of articles, tips and advice

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Look for signs like wall cracks, sloping floors, or sticking doors. If you’re concerned, we offer free structural assessments to identify the cause. We’ll provide honest advice and, if needed, a detailed repair plan with a fixed-price quote.

Our full-time technicians and trades professionals handle your project, overseen by our in-house licensed builders and structural engineers. We never outsource or subcontract, ensuring top-quality work from start to finish.

Our 20-year warranty covers materials and workmanship, plus unforeseen issues like flooding, soil erosion, or tree root damage—even if unrelated to our repairs. If problems arise at the repaired location, we’ll fix it at no cost.

Yes. GeoPoly™ is our proprietary product, developed and manufactured exclusively by Buildfix in Australia. We’re the only foundation repair company with rights to this formulation.

No need. We handle everything, including drainage inspections and blockage repairs. Our in-house plumbers ensure your underground services are protected, making the process seamless and hassle-free.

No. You only pay once the job is completed.

Not always. Fixing the foundation is crucial, but additional repairs may be needed for wall cracks or other issues. We offer over 30 specialised methods to fully restore your home.

We provide various structural repairs like wall crack repairs, concrete slab revelling, floor pier and stump repairs, and solutions for rising damp. We also offer cosmetic services like mortar repointing, plastering, and rendering.

We serve most major metropolitan areas and some regional locations across Australia, with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Unsure if we cover your area? Call us at 1300 854 115.

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Look for signs like wall cracks, sloping floors, or sticking doors. If you’re concerned, we offer free structural assessments to identify the cause. We’ll provide honest advice and, if needed, a detailed repair plan with a fixed-price quote.

Our full-time technicians and trades professionals handle your project, overseen by our in-house licensed builders and structural engineers. We never outsource or subcontract, ensuring top-quality work from start to finish.

Our 20-year warranty covers materials and workmanship, plus unforeseen issues like flooding, soil erosion, or tree root damage—even if unrelated to our repairs. If problems arise at the repaired location, we’ll fix it at no cost.

Yes. GeoPoly™ is our proprietary product, developed and manufactured exclusively by Buildfix in Australia. We’re the only foundation repair company with rights to this formulation.

No need. We handle everything, including drainage inspections and blockage repairs. Our in-house plumbers ensure your underground services are protected, making the process seamless and hassle-free.

No. You only pay once the job is completed.

Not always. Fixing the foundation is crucial, but additional repairs may be needed for wall cracks or other issues. We offer over 30 specialised methods to fully restore your home.

We provide various structural repairs like wall crack repairs, concrete slab revelling, floor pier and stump repairs, and solutions for rising damp. We also offer cosmetic services like mortar repointing, plastering, and rendering.

We serve most major metropolitan areas and some regional locations across Australia, with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Unsure if we cover your area? Call us at 1300 854 115.

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Look for signs like sagging or uneven floors, creaking boards, and difficulty opening doors. If you’re concerned, we offer free structural assessments to identify the cause. We’ll provide honest advice and, if needed, a detailed repair plan with a fixed-price quote.

Our full-time technicians and trades professionals handle your project, overseen by our in-house licensed builders and structural engineers. We never outsource or subcontract, ensuring top-quality work from start to finish.

Our 20-year warranty covers materials and workmanship, plus unforeseen issues like flooding, soil erosion, or tree root damage—even if unrelated to our repairs. If problems arise at the repaired location, we’ll fix it at no cost.

Yes. GeoPoly™ is our proprietary product, developed and manufactured exclusively by Buildfix in Australia. We’re the only foundation repair company with rights to this formulation.

No need. We handle everything, including drainage inspections and blockage repairs. Our in-house plumbers ensure your underground services are protected, making the process seamless and hassle-free.

No, you only pay once the job is completed.

Not always. Fixing sinking piers and stumps is crucial, but additional repairs may be needed for wall cracks or other issues. We offer over 30 specialised methods to fully restore your home.

We provide various structural repairs like wall crack repairs, slab re-levelling, subsidence repairs, and solutions for rising damp. We also offer cosmetic services like mortar repointing, plastering, and rendering.

We serve most major metropolitan areas and some regional locations across Australia, with hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Unsure if we cover your area? Call us at 1300 854 115.

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How long will it take for my walls to dry after damp proof treatment?
We employ our damp proofing solution, DampBlock™, to counteract the effects of rising damp in your walls by blocking capillaries, reducing the walls ability to draw moisture upwards. After this process, the existing damp in your walls will generally take 6-12 months to dry out.
After the damp proofing process, your walls will start to dry. However, this can result in natural salt crystallisation and residual dampness on the surface. To prevent the surface plaster from deteriorating and the appearance of damp, an application of a salt-blocking solution is recommended, which we are happy to assist with and discuss during your assessment.
Certainly not. DampBlock™ is non-hazardous and completely odourless, allowing you and your family to stay at home while we work.
Buildfix has successfully completed well over 10,000 projects across Australia over the past decade. This includes mostly residential projects, as well as some commercial and strata buildings.
Absolutely. We proudly offer an industry-leading, transferable 20-year warranty on our products and workmanship, which ensures your peace of mind for years to come and adds value to your property, even if you decide to sell it in the future.
Yes, our DampBlock™ is environmentally safe and poses no harm to the surroundings.
Yes, effective damp proofing can enhance the structural integrity of your property, prevent health hazards due to mould and ultimately improve the property’s market value and appeal to potential buyers.

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How do I know if my home needs wall crack repairs?
If you’re noticing cracks in your walls, particularly near doors and windows, or if they’re growing over time, it’s likely you have a structural issue. Contact us for a free assessment and we’ll diagnose the problem.
No, not at all! Unlike traditional methods, our approach is non-invasive. We use HelicalBars™ and other advanced technologies to fix the cracks without any wall demolition.
The cost of repairing wall cracks depends on the severity of the damage. Most residential repairs range from $5k to $20k. We offer a free assessment and provide a fixed quote with no hidden fees.
In addition to wall crack repair, we provide subsidence repair, slab jacking, rising damp solutions, and more. We ensure your home is not only structurally sound but looks great too.
Absolutely! We back all of our wall crack repairs with a 20-year warranty.