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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
“I signed on because I think it will be a good thing,” even though he has not experienced mine subsidence, Wilson said. He was among six residents who met with Department of Environment ...
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.