Here at Rhino Piling, we know how much damage subsidence can cause to a property, especially when it is left to fester and is not rectified as soon as it is discovered. Our experts are trained in order to assess the foundations of a building and find an appropriate solution that will benefit the client and the structure simultaneously. Underpinning is a foundational method that can be used in order to provide additional support to properties that have been affected by subtle or severe subsidence. Read on as we go over some of the FAQ’s that customers tend to have about underpinning…
Why does underpinning need to be implemented?
In the majority of cases, underpinning is used in order to secure a property that has been affected by subsidence. This is the sudden or gradual sinking of a certain area of a building due to the movement of the soil underneath and it can be recognised by the presence of diagonal cracks in brickwork, gaps between window or door frames, and the gradual leaning of a property to one side. Underpinning reinforces the damage caused by subsidence in order to secure the structure from within.
How much does underpinning cost?
It is difficult to determine how much it will cost to implement underpinning foundations as the amount of work that needs to take place tends to depend on the extent of the damage that has been caused by subsidence. In addition to this, foundational experts must also take the location of the property into consideration and whether or not access is restricted. Luckily, underpinning is an investment for the future and often only needs to be implemented once in a lifetime.
Does underpinning affect home insurance?
Many homeowners are concerned that investing in underpinning methods can affect their quote with a home insurance provider. After all, high-risk properties often come with a higher premium. Although underpinning can reduce the risk of subsidence, it does not guarantee that the problem will be completely eradicated. As a result, it is recommended that homeowner’s shop around for insurance in order to find the best price and prevent insurance companies from taking advantage of their situation.
It is important that property owners are able to recognise the early signs of subsidence so that they can take the appropriate measures to rectify the problem before it becomes too serious to solve. After all, an entire property can collapse if subsidence is allowed to progress past a certain point. Luckily, underpinning replaces soft soil with stronger materials and creates a framework underneath an existing foundation in order to stabilise a property. To find out more information, get in contact with the best piling Manchester has to offer and speak to a member of the Rhino Piling team today!
