Surveys, Structural and Civil Engineering
Subsidence investigations and assessments across Worcestershire
Subsidence — the downward movement of the ground beneath a building — can cause significant structural damage if not identified and addressed promptly. The causes include shrinkable clay soils, tree root activity, leaking drains and historic mining. LateShield coordinates independent investigations to identify the cause, assess the extent of movement and recommend the appropriate remediation.
What we cover
Work covered
LateShield coordinates the required specialists and manages the process from initial review through to practical completion. The work covered on this service includes:
Discuss your project- Structural inspection and crack assessment
- Ground investigation coordination
- Tree root and vegetation assessment
- Drainage investigation coordination
- Cause identification and risk assessment
- Crack monitoring programme coordination
- Underpinning design coordination
- Remediation specification and coordination
- Insurance claim support documentation
- Photographic condition record
Who this is for
Is this service right for you?
- Homeowners with suspected subsidence affecting their property
- Property buyers who have identified subsidence indicators during a survey
- Clients dealing with an insurance claim related to subsidence
- Landlords managing a property with subsidence concerns
- Anyone who needs an independent assessment of suspected subsidence
What you receive
Your deliverables
- Independent structural inspection and crack assessment report
- Ground investigation coordination and results review
- Cause identification and risk assessment report
- Crack monitoring programme where appropriate
- Remediation specification and cost guidance
- Insurance claim support documentation where required
Process
How it works
Initial enquiry
Contact LateShield with photographs and a description of the suspected subsidence. We will review the information and discuss the scope of the investigation.
Structural inspection
We coordinate an independent structural inspection to assess the cracking and movement and identify the likely cause.
Ground investigation
Where required, we coordinate a ground investigation to assess the soil conditions and identify any drainage or tree root issues.
Monitoring or remediation
Depending on the assessment, we either set up a crack monitoring programme to establish whether movement is ongoing, or prepare a specification for remediation works.
Remediation coordination
We coordinate the appointment of contractors to carry out the specified remediation works and oversee the works on site.
Getting started
What to send us
Send us whatever you have. You do not need everything — share what is available and we will work with it.
Structural engineering assessments, ground investigations and geotechnical services are undertaken by suitably qualified and insured professionals under an agreed written appointment. LateShield acts as the principal point of contact and coordinates the process.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
If you have a question not covered here, contact us directly and we will be happy to help.
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Service area
Subsidence investigations and structural assessments are available across Worcestershire and the surrounding area, including Worcester, Pershore, Evesham, Malvern, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Redditch and Kidderminster.
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