Subsidence risks for properties in London

This article aims to inform the public and should not replace the advice of a Chartered Structural Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer. When purchasing a property in Greater London, contacting the Local Authority as part of your searches will provide guidance…

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Linkedin Quiz Question 3 Monday 4th November 2023

The question posed Why do we all find much more movement and cracking specifically within the rear addition/projection compared to the front elevation, when considering mid terraced Victorian houses in London. Any discrepancy between the amount of trees to front…

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What is subsidence and why we worry about it

This article provides a general introduction to a broad topic, what is subsidence, while subsequent articles will look into more technical aspects. It aims to familiarise the average person with the concept, explaining what it is, where it commonly occurs,…

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