If you’ve worked in construction, you know delays can be a nightmare. Every extra day means more labour, more fuel, and more stress. And often, the problem isn’t your team — it’s the soil. Wet, unstable ground can bring work to a halt.
That’s where lime makes the difference. It helps you stabilise soil quickly, cut downtime, and keep your project moving.
Why Delays Are So Costly
Delays don’t just waste time — they drain money. Labour costs climb, machines sit idle, and deadlines get pushed back. A single week lost to poor soil conditions can throw off an entire schedule.
How Lime Works for You
Lime is a simple, effective way to tackle soil problems:
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Dries wet soils fast so you can get back to work sooner.
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Strengthens unstable soils by lowering the Plasticity Index.
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Makes soil easier to work with, which speeds up excavation and compaction.
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Builds lasting durability, cutting down on future repairs.
What Others Say
“Hydrated lime changed the way we handle soil on-site. What used to take days now takes hours, and our foundations are stronger than ever.”
— Construction Site Manager
The Real Payoff
When you use lime, you’re not just fixing soil — you’re saving money. Projects finish faster. Crews stay productive. Equipment keeps running instead of waiting. Stronger foundations mean fewer headaches later.
Glossary
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Plasticity Index (PI): A measure of how much a soil can be shaped or molded. High PI soils (like clays) are unstable. Lime lowers the PI, making soil stronger.
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Soil Stabilisation: The process of improving soil strength and durability so it can support roads, foundations, and heavy loads.
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Hydrated Lime: A fine, white powder made by adding water to quicklime. It’s widely used in construction, farming, and water treatment.
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