Stay calm – you might not need to break up with your home just yet. Cracked walls are fairly common in the UK, particularly in older properties. They could be a sign of subsidence, or nothing to worry ...
In the Netherlands, like for many low-lying urban regions of the world, subsidence poses a silent but very real threat to many parts of the built environment. If we do nothing, the costs of damage ...
Human activity is causing subsidence in large areas of the Netherlands. Primary causes are the lowering of the groundwater level to keep our feet dry and the construction of residential areas and ...
and says the DEP recommends homeowners who do live near a mine get mine subsidence insurance. "There [are] maps. If you can see your house is over top of the mine, [it's] definitely a smart thing ...
Unlike some other residents, Byers hasn’t noticed any tell-tale signs of subsidence at her house, such as cracks in a wall. But she was glad to sign up for the proactive program, which involves ...
She said structural engineers always expect some subsidence — or sinking — but on Tuesday code officers and the city’s chief building inspector were visiting buildings named in the study.