Subsidence Survey and Underpinning, Stone
The owners of a 1970s cavity-wall house in Stone, Staffordshire, were facing major cracking inside the property. Wide cracks ran from the window corners down to floor level and across the junctions between the walls and ceilings.
What we did
We carried out a full structural survey to establish the cause and extent of the movement. The pattern of cracking, the clay subsoil and the proximity of mature trees pointed to clay shrinkage. As the trees drew moisture from the ground, the clay shrank and the foundations settled.
The outcome
Our report set out full recommendations for repair, including underpinning to carry the foundations down below the zone affected by the trees. The owners had a clear, evidence-based scheme to take forward.
Services used
Worried about cracking in your home? Call 07808 047874 or email jon@jglstructuraldesigns.com.