SUBSIDENCE INVESTIGATIONS

Subsidence Investigations

Subsidence has in recent years become very much associated with building insurance claims in particular since 1971, when cover for subsidence within household policies was generally introduced.

Subsidence Advisers in London and Dublin

We offer a variety of structural subsidence investigations to advise on all aspects of subsidence , which includes:

Subsidence Surveys
Intrusive Subsidence Surveys
Post investigations
Comprehensive Reporting
Remedial Measures

Subsidence is a major cause of structural damage to buildings and structures across the UK. We are experienced and reliable subsidence advisors who carry out everything from the initial appraisal and investigations to controlling any remedial measures. Using a wide range of investigative methods to gather accurate information enables us to continually provide a quality and effective service for customers in London and Dublin.

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Buildings insurance policies cover a number of insured events, which together with subsidence should be defined within the terms of the insurance policy.

Those associated with subsidence normally include heave, landslip and water damage (typically leakage from below ground drainage or water supply services).

These events may be all encompassed as events or causes of ground and foundation movement with associated damage affecting the building or structure. In London and the south east of England subsidence has been generally associated with problems caused by clay soil movement and the affect of trees, because of the prevalence of outcropping clay.

However, it should be appreciated this is by no means the only or principal cause, nor the only possible cause in these areas.

Problems of major foundation movement and damage can be due to other causes.

For example these may include subsidence in mining areas, collapse and movement of solution features in chalk, adverse groundwater affects upon loose or granular/sandy soils, settlement or failure of made ground, landslip or retaining wall failure.

For further guidance in respect of household and/or low - rise buildings, you may refer to The Institution of Structural Engineers guide - Subsidence of low-rise buildings. We regularly advise upon all aspects of subsidence (including initial appraisal, investigation, recommendations, design and control of remedial measures), not only where insurance claims have been made.