Sinking Floors & Concrete Slabs

Changes in moisture levels, especially in clay-rich soils, can cause the ground to swell when wet and shrink when dry. This fluctuation leads to uneven foundation support, causing subsidence.

Trees and large shrubs can absorb significant amounts of water from the soil, leading to shrinkage beneath foundations. Additionally, roots growing under the house can physically move the soil, destabilizing the foundation.

Persistent water leaks from broken pipes or poor drainage can wash away or soften the soil under a foundation, leading to subsidence as the ground loses its ability to support the structure.

Adding extensions or conservatories without properly assessing the additional load can exceed the soil's bearing capacity under a home, causing the foundation to sink. This is a common issue when expanding residential properties without thorough ground assessment.

Excavation and construction work in close proximity to residential properties can disturb the soil's stability, leading to subsidence. The vibrations from heavy machinery and the removal of support from adjacent land can have a significant impact.

Leaking pipes, especially those running beneath a house, can erode or soften the soil foundation over time. In residential properties, unnoticed leaks are a frequent cause of sudden or gradual subsidence, as they change the soil's consistency and capacity to bear weight.