Tips, Guides & Insights

    Subsidence Advice & Resources

    Practical tips, in-depth guides, and expert insights to help you understand, prevent, and deal with subsidence.

    10 Warning Signs of Subsidence in Hertfordshire Homes

    Hertfordshire's clay-rich geology makes subsidence common. Here's how to tell the difference between normal settlement and genuine structural movement — and when to act.

    3 February 20268 min

    Resin Injection vs Underpinning in Hertfordshire: A Practical Comparison

    Two very different approaches to the same problem. This guide compares cost, disruption, timescale, and suitability — specifically for Hertfordshire ground conditions.

    15 January 20269 min

    How to Make a Subsidence Insurance Claim in Hertfordshire

    A step-by-step guide to navigating the subsidence claims process — from first noticing cracks to completed repairs. Based on years of working with major UK insurers.

    8 December 20259 min

    Clay Soil and Subsidence in Hertfordshire: What Every Homeowner Should Know

    Hertfordshire's clay geology is the primary driver of subsidence in the county. This guide explains the science, maps the risk areas, and tells you what you can do about it.

    22 October 20258 min

    How to Reduce Subsidence Risk to Your Hertfordshire Property

    Subsidence can't always be prevented, but the right maintenance habits can dramatically lower the risk. Here are seven steps that actually make a difference.

    14 August 20256 min

    What Happens During a Subsidence Survey in Hertfordshire

    Booked a survey or thinking about it? Here's a detailed, jargon-free walkthrough of what our engineers actually do, what they're looking for, and what happens after.

    10 June 20257 min

    Foundation Types in Hertfordshire Homes: Vulnerabilities and Repair Options

    Your foundation type determines how vulnerable your property is to subsidence — and which repair methods will work. Here's what Hertfordshire homeowners need to know.

    20 March 20258 min

    Why Removing a Tree Can Make Subsidence Worse: Understanding Heave

    Cutting down a tree causing subsidence seems logical — but on clay soil, it can trigger heave damage that's just as bad. Here's what to do instead.

    15 December 20247 min

    Subsidence Repair Costs in Hertfordshire: A Transparent Guide

    What does subsidence repair actually cost? Here are real-world figures from projects we've completed across Hertfordshire, broken down by method and property type.

    5 October 20247 min