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Subsidence surveys in Yorkshire
Subsidence surveys across Yorkshire.
What subsidence surveys involves
A subsidence survey is a close inspection of a property to find out whether cracks and movement are caused by subsidence, and if so, how serious it looks. It tells you what is going on with that particular building, which an area risk map cannot.
Buyers often book one after a homebuyer report mentions cracking. Owners book one when a crack appears and they want to know whether to involve their insurer. Request a free quote and a specialist will set out what the survey covers for your property.
Subsidence surveys across Yorkshire
Specialists carry out subsidence surveys in Barnsley · Batley · Bradford · Brighouse · Castleford · Dewsbury · Doncaster · Halifax, as well as many more areas throughout Yorkshire, from Victorian terraces to post-war semis.
Could this match your property?
- A mortgage valuation or homebuyer report has flagged movement
- A postcode checker shows the area as higher risk
- A seller mentions past cracking or an old claim
- New cracks have appeared and you want to know how serious they are
- You want a report to hand to an insurer or solicitor
- A neighbouring house has been underpinned
How subsidence surveys works with us
External review
The specialist looks over every outside wall, ground levels, nearby trees and drainage points.
Inside checks
Rooms are inspected for cracks, sloping floors and sticking doors, with widths and locations recorded.
Context checks
Soil type, tree species and distances, and the area's subsidence history are weighed against what the building shows.
Written verdict
The findings explain the likely cause of any movement and set out the recommended next steps.
Why homeowners enquire across Yorkshire
- Price set down on paper. The specialist firm writes up its free quote before anything starts on site.
- The cause, recorded. The specialist firm explains in writing what moved the ground and why.
- Specialists who know the ground. Specialists working across Yorkshire regularly meet shrinkable clay, mining ground and old terraces.
- No chasing afterwards. Read the figures, take your time, and only proceed if you choose to.
What's included
- Inspection of external walls and surroundings
- Room by room check of internal cracking
- Crack widths and positions recorded with photographs
- Review of soil, trees and drainage near the house
- A written report with recommendations
The visit usually takes one to three hours depending on the size of the property, and the written report typically follows within a week.
What a survey adds
Postcode checks are only a starting point
Risk maps and claims databases show how likely subsidence is across an area, based on soil and claim history. They cannot say whether one house is moving.
Reading the crack pattern
The shape, width and position of cracks often show whether movement is subsidence, heave, settlement, or a problem with lintels or roof spread.
Something to act on
The report sets out the likely cause and the next steps, whether that is monitoring, a drain check or no action at all.
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Questions we hear often
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Can a subsidence risk postcode checker tell me if my house has subsidence?
No. It shows the general risk in an area based on geology and past claims. Only an inspection of the building itself can show whether it is actually moving.
How much does a subsidence survey cost?
Costs depend on the property and what needs looking at. The quote is free and you will know the price before deciding to go ahead.
Should I get a subsidence survey before buying a house?
If cracks, a past claim or underpinning have been mentioned, a survey before exchange helps you understand the risk and can inform your offer and your insurance.
Will the survey say if old subsidence has stopped?
It can show whether cracks look old or fresh. Where that is unclear, the report may recommend monitoring over several months to confirm.
Tell us what has shifted
Describe the damage and where the house sits. A specialist will reply and can prepare a free quote if repair turns out to be needed.
- Free quote with no obligation
- Cracks, piling and underpinning covered