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Environmental Report: Subsidence low-moderate - what does that mean?
empress29
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We are buying a new house on a development and its currently being build. We have just had an environmental report and got the certificate to say its but it says that they picked up that subsidence is low to moderate risk, but the certificate doesn't cover that but advises that for more info contact someone. All the subsidence categories are low except for clay swelling which is low to moderate.
So what does this mean? Does anyone know if we should ask what foundations that have used and if so what are the best foundations for this type of subsidence risk? Any help would be good its all very confusing and stressful!
So what does this mean? Does anyone know if we should ask what foundations that have used and if so what are the best foundations for this type of subsidence risk? Any help would be good its all very confusing and stressful!
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I assume this is coal mining subsidence. If this is the case your Solicitor should have made application for a coal mining report which will give you further details.0
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the environmental report is different to a coal mining search. also, if its highlighted "clay swelling2 as a problem, then I'd say the best thing to do is ask the surveyor who did the report exactly what it means. Its no point paying for a survey you dont understand.
Clay is known for drying and cracking in the heat, then getting waterlogged in the wet (water doesnt drain well on clay.)
I guess if your surveyor feels it could be a problem, then you may need a further assessment.Anything I write is based on my opinion only. Before acting upon any advice from anyone on a forum further professional advice should be sought.0
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