Subsidence is the main concern with older building structures this is caused when the ground underneath the building does not have the sufficient bearing capacity to support the foundations. This problem needs urgent investigation and rectification. Our highly experienced structural engineers have extensive experience in these cases can provide you with structural engineer’s reports which include solutions and recommendations.
Subsidence can cause minor cracking to structural cracking to roof leakages, drainage leakages etc. there are numerous of indicators and factors which cause subsidence our structural engineer’s reports cover all aspects which may be the culprit behind subsidence in your property.
The other foundation problem that may be encountered is heave which is the opposite of subsidence and is when the building is pushed upwards. This is usually when a mature tree dies and causes the ground to rise, the clay beneath the foundation to swell due to the increased moisture in the ground.
One of the first options to consider when subsidence is encountered is to call you insurance company. They may be able to provide you with a structural engineer, or you may be able to choose your own structural engineer and the fees can be included in your claim. We can act in your interest rather than the insurance company making your case stronger and increasing the chance of a payout more likely.
Our structural engineer’s report can provide a further investigation that may be required to find the root cause of the problem. This can include trial pits, soil testing, drainage system investigation. Sometimes a period of measuring and monitoring may be required to determine if the building is moving or the cracks are increasing this can be done by installing tell tales. All solutions and recommendations like this can be found in your structural engineer’s report.
