Subsidence is a common structural defect which puts structures in serious jeopardy and at risk of collapse.
Subsidence is common across the South East of England and in areas where the ground conditions are formed up of clay. Clay absorbs lots of moisture during wet periods causing it to swell and lift the foundation and once the ground dries it shrinks back to its original state or smaller which causes the foundation to drop.
Subsidence Repairs
There are other causes of subsidence such as vibration from machinery, road traffic, trains etc. As well as vibration other factors such as changes in the water table, failed drainage or incorrect foundation types and depths.
Newman’s are specialists in carrying out subsidence repairs using bed joint reinforcement and piling solutions in order to repair structures with minimal disruption.
Today’s first of four surveys in Wales and Bristol, this new build bungalow in Llanelli west Wales requires retro fit movement joints as the rendered block work has cracked in a number of places, this is a common defect in timber framed buildings with external block work and Newman’s are specialists in identifying and specifying these types of Structural Repair Schemes. Using Twistfix crack stitch repairs and Twistfix movement joints the building will be repaired allowing it to move without further cracks developing, to find out more on how we can help contact us on 0333 444 0154 or email us enquiries@newmans.com
Today’s Structural Survey’s included this large Victorian Property located in Putney, South West London.
Defects found during our survey included lintel failure to a number of brick arch Lintels and outward movement to two of the three bay windows on the rear elevation due to a lack of lateral restraint.
Our structural reports include detailed specifications of the recommend repairs include CAD drawings.
If you require a structural survey to your property call us on 0333 444 0154
