HO CHI MINH CITY HOUSES SINKING BY HALF A METER: WHEN THE GROUND CRIES FOR HELP AND THE JAPANESE SOLUTION SAVES THE DAY

Are you truly safe walking on your factory floor?

Recently, VnExpress reported a distressing reality in Ho Chi Minh City: dozens of households are living in constant anxiety as their homes have sunk by more than 0.5 meters. Doors won't close, walls are cracking, and floors are so deformed that residents must build makeshift stairs just to enter their own homes.

Read the full report: Living in anxiety in houses that have sunk more than half a meter in HCMC

1. The Dire Consequences of Concrete Floor Subsidence

This isn't just a problem for residential houses. Concrete floor sinking in factories and warehouses across Vietnam is a "ticking time bomb" due to weak geological conditions and heavy machinery loads.

Real-life photo of a cracked, uneven factory floor or a news photo from VnExpress showing the drastic elevation difference between the house and the street] Subsidence is not just an aesthetic issue; it is a direct threat to the structural integrity of your facility.

Risks your business may face:

• Operational Hazards: Forklifts can tip over, and workers can easily trip on uneven surfaces.

• Machinery Damage: Precision manufacturing equipment requires absolute leveling. Even a slight tilt reduces machine lifespan and product quality.

• Production Downtime: Traditional "demolish and rebuild" methods force a factory to shut down for 2–4 weeks.

• Economic Drain: Patchwork repairs that don't address the root cause lead to recurring costs.

2. Upcon – The "Magic" Floor Lifting Technology from Japan

Instead of enduring dust, noise, and production halts to pour new concrete, Okasan Livic Vietnam introduces Upcon—a cutting-edge floor lifting solution using specialized Japanese Resin.

 Photo of Okasan Livic technicians injecting Resin into a floor using specialized equipment] A quick, clean process that allows your facility to remain operational during the repair.

3. Why is Upcon the Ultimate Choice for Your Business?

• Ultra-Speed (Quick): The Resin cures within minutes. Forklifts can drive on the surface immediately after the injection is complete.

 Before/After infographic showing a sunken floor being restored to a perfect level using laser technology

• Absolute Precision: We utilize advanced Laser monitoring systems to control height, ensuring the floor is leveled to the exact millimeter.

• Ultra-Lightweight: Unlike adding more concrete (which adds weight and causes further sinking), Upcon’s Resin is extremely light. It fills voids without adding significant load to the weak soil below.

Illustration of the high-strength, lightweight rigid foam structure of the Resin beneath the concrete slab

Clean & Non-Invasive: No demolition, no dust, and minimal vibration. We only drill small holes (approx. 16mm) to inject the material.

4. Don’t Let Subsidence Halt Your Success

The story of houses sinking 0.5m on VnExpress is a stark reminder: Do not wait for a catastrophe to take action. With world-class Japanese expertise, Okasan Livic Vietnam is the pioneer in helping Vietnamese enterprises permanently fix floor subsidence, ensuring safety and business continuity.

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