Envirosearch Report - Ground Stability - Moderate risk

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I have just received my Envirosearch report and under the section - Ground Stability it states:
What is the potential for natural ground instability in the area within 50m of the property? - Moderate.

Comment: The British Geological Survey has assessed the area of search as having moderate
potential for natural ground instability. This does not necessarily mean there is a cause for concern in terms of the property’s stability. Active subsidence will be dependent on
local conditions, such as the proximity of trees or areas where trees have been removed,
which require an inspection of the site to identify the nature of the ground on which the
property is built. A house buyers survey is advised to look for signs of property damage that may indicate poor natural ground conditions.


Is this cause for concern? Or do they just want me to pay for another survey? The mortgage offer has been offered to me, so I was thinking if they are offering a mortgage maybe it's not a concern?

marksoton

I'd ask my solicitor how often they see this.

My searches returned a potential flood risk. It's a first floor flat so short of a tsunami no chance!

bouicca21

Does the risk apply to a small defined area or is it widespread? Definitely ask your solicitor how common that sort of result is. Remember most of London is built on clay and so is subject to a subsidence risk. Doesn't stop buyers though.

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bouicca21 wrote: »

Does the risk apply to a small defined area or is it widespread? Definitely ask your solicitor how common that sort of result is. Remember most of London is built on clay and so is subject to a subsidence risk. Doesn't stop buyers though.

It just says within 50m.

There are a lot of trees fairly nearby, maybe that is why. I will ask the solicitors.
Thanks.

Pickle_Lily

You could check the local geology online - sorry can't post links yet, but just google 'bgs geoindex'. The superficial deposits would be the most useful information as I'm assuming that the house foundations aren't piled into bedrock. Obviously you won't know about the very local conditions such as trees and an man-made issues, but it should give you an idea of how clayey the area is.