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Void filling for hidden voids

Void filling in Newcastle upon Tyne

If the ground under a building in Newcastle upon Tyne has started to shift or subside, void filling stops the problem before it reaches the structure above.

Void risks around Newcastle upon Tyne

An empty space under a floor or garden can stay hidden for years before the ground settles. A short profile of Newcastle upon Tyne.
69 abandoned coalPast coal mine workingsNewcastle upon Tyne lies on a coalfield, and plans of 69 abandoned coal mines cover land within 2 km of its centre.
19%Age of homesIn Newcastle upon Tyne, 19% of homes were built before 1919, 24% from 1919 to 1944 and 24% from 1945 to 1972.

Finding the void first, filling it correctly

  • 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
  • A free site visit and quote means you know the cost before committing to any work
  • A specialist firm will identify the void location before any filling work starts

Ask a specialist covering Newcastle upon Tyne

Sunken Floor in Newcastle upon Tyne? Void Filling: your questions answered

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Is void filling available across Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes. Specialists cover all of Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Free, no-obligation quote in Newcastle upon Tyne

Describe the ground movement or void you have found and Newcastle upon Tyne will arrange for a specialist to respond with the next step.

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