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Why voids matter

Void filling in Manchester

Properties in Manchester built over made ground, old drainage or chalk can develop voids over time. A specialist firm uses injection techniques to stabilise the ground properly.

Void risks around Manchester

An empty space under a floor or garden can stay hidden for years before the ground settles. A short profile of Manchester.
9 abandoned coalPast coal mine workingsManchester lies on a coalfield, and plans of 9 abandoned coal mines cover land within 2 km of its centre.
25%Age of homesIn Manchester, 25% of homes were built before 1919, 20% from 1919 to 1944 and 30% in 2000 or later.

The ground condition in Manchester decides the method

  • Resin injection, cementitious grout and compaction grouting are matched to the ground conditions found
  • Manchester properties over old drainage, chalk or made ground get the most appropriate treatment
  • Sinkhole risk is assessed alongside void filling so nothing is missed
  • Soil stabilisation work is available where ground strength needs improving, not just where a void is present
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Serving Manchester & nearby

Past coal mine workings: Manchester lies on a coalfield, and plans of 9 abandoned coal mines cover land within 2 km of its centre.

Age of homes: In Manchester, 25% of homes were built before 1919, 20% from 1919 to 1944 and 30% in 2000 or later.

Void Filling Cost in Manchester: your questions answered

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Is void filling available across Manchester?

Yes. Specialists cover all of Manchester and the wider surrounding area, including neighbouring towns across the United Kingdom. A specialist can visit and survey the underground void wherever the house, site or outbuilding is located.

How quickly can a specialist visit my property?

Submit your details through the enquiry form and a specialist will get back to you with initial advice on the underground void at your Manchester property.

Does the ground have to be dug up to fill a void?

In most cases, no. Access holes drilled through the surface are enough to reach and fill the void, so excavation is rarely required. A specialist only recommends digging where the survey shows the void cannot be reached or filled by drilling alone.

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