What Does Subsidence Mean?

Is Your House Moving? Understanding Subsidence in UK Homes Cracks in the walls. Doors that no longer close properly. These might be signs of a serious issue affecting your property - subsidence. In this video, our RICS qualified surveyors explain what subsidence actually is, how to spot the warning signs, and what steps you should take if you’re concerned about structural movement in your home. We cover: What subsidence means and how it differs from settlement or landslip Typical signs of subsidence inside and outside a property Why cracks can appear overnight The most common causes of subsidence in UK homes How surveyors diagnose and monitor ongoing movement Repair options including underpinning and expanding resin systems When to seek professional help from a chartered surveyor If you are buying a property, worried about cracks in your walls, or just want to understand more about how buildings react to ground movement, this video will give you clear, expert advice. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:29 What is Subsidence 1:04 Signs to Look For 1:42 How Quickly Can Subsidence Appear? 2:25 I Think I Have Subsidence, What Should I Do? 3:15 What Causes Subsidence? 3:54 Can The Building Be Repaired? 4:36 Modern Repair Methods 5:07 How Can Harrison Clarke Can Assist You Read the full article https://harrisonclarke.co.uk/what-is-subsidence-and-how-do-you-spot-it/ Subscribe to Harrison Clarke Chartered Surveyorshttps://www.youtube.com/@HarrisonClarkeSurveyors Visit our website for more information https://harrisonclarke.co.uk/ Follow us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrison-clarke-limited/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrison_clarke_ltd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonClarkeLtd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonclarkesurveyors Keywords to help you find this video: what is subsidence subsidence cracks subsidence repairs UKhome buyer survey subsidence building movement signs structural cracks in walls UK property survey advice