If you’ve spotted large cracks in the walls of your home or gaps appearing between the skirting and floors, there may be a chance the building and the ground beneath it are sinking.

Working with a qualified structural engineer to understand the causes of subsidence (the technical term for sinking) is usually the first step Continue reading “Why do foundations sink?”

Cracks in the walls near windows and doorways, or sinking and sloping floors, may be early indicators that you are experiencing problems with your home’s foundations.

Underpinning can help to address this building issue, which can occur when soil becomes too wet or dry, affecting the foundation structure.

Continue reading “What’s the difference between concrete underpinning and resin injection?”

Turning a blind eye to wall cracks in your home may mean you’re missing the warning signs for serious and ongoing structural damage.

Wall cracks are common in Australian and New Zealand houses, and though some are nothing to worry about, others can indicate a sinking or damaged foundation.

Enquiry for Repairing the Cracked Wall

Continue reading “When should you worry about cracks in your walls?”

During the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, the Christchurch Art Gallery suffered significant damage to its foundations, causing the 33,000 tonne building to sink.

Mainmark worked closely with the project’s engineering team to successfully re-support and re-level Continue reading “Christchurch Art Gallery earthquake-damaged foundations repaired in just 52 days”

…Level Correction and Ground Strengthening Success in Kaiapoi

The Christchurch earthquakes were responsible for numerous buildings ultimately being demolished. So it is refreshing to hear a 130-year old building was recently given a ‘lift’, the first steps towards repairing and restoring the structure, ensuring it can stand strong for many more years to come. Continue reading “Helping Heritage Stand Strong”