Structural Stability Restored After Failed Resin Injection in Flinders View, QLD

Home » Portfolios » Flinders View Resin Injection Failure

After purchasing a home in Flinders View, a homeowner discovered severe structural issues that had been poorly addressed by previous resin injection works. Foundation Solutions was engaged to deliver a true structural solution, stabilising the property with expert underpinning and restoring long-term peace of mind.

Location

Flinders View, Queensland

Year

2025

Situation

A recent property buyer in Flinders View reached out to Foundation Solutions after uncovering serious structural defects in their new home — issues that were not disclosed during the sale process. The single-storey, split-level, concrete slab-on-ground, brick veneer, metal-roofed dwelling had previously undergone polyurethane resin injection works, but the treatment had failed, leaving the home with continued movement and no long-term stability.

An engineering inspection revealed a maximum differential slab height of 89mm, far exceeding the tolerances set under AS2870 standards. Typical signs included stepped cracking along the left-hand side of the dwelling. For the new owner, who had relocated from Victoria — where greater disclosure around such issues is mandatory — the discovery was devastating and financially challenging.

Solution

To properly stabilise the property, Foundation Solutions recommended and completed structural underpinning works along the affected side of the home. A total of 16 screw pile underpins were installed to depths of approximately 4.8 metres, ensuring that the foundation reached stable strata capable of supporting the home in the long term.

Our approach prioritised transparency, engineering validation, and quality workmanship — correcting the failures of the previous resin injection attempt and providing the homeowner with the structural assurances they deserved.

Outcome

With the underpinning completed, the left-hand side of the dwelling was successfully stabilised, preventing further movement and protecting the property’s value.

This case highlights the critical importance of engaging qualified professionals and the risks associated with quick-fix solutions like resin injection when no independent engineering assessment is involved. It also underscores the need for greater transparency in property transactions, particularly around previous foundation repairs.

"Foundation matters can be a $6,000 cost or, in this case, an $80,000 cost because the prior works did not work, and the problem has worsened. I hear these stories from consumers all the time, and I feel it’s important there is transparency around these issues, and to inform consumers when they are looking to purchase a property, what questions to ask.”