Subsidence Repair Leeds

No — most aren't. Seasonal ground movement, a failed lintel, thermal expansion or a leaking drain all cause cracking that looks similar to subsidence but has a completely different fix. We give you an honest first read before anyone assumes the worst.

No, and we won't claim to. Confirmed subsidence needs a structural engineer's investigation and calculations before any repair starts. We bring the right engineer in, manage their input as part of the project, and carry out the building work to their specification — so you get one accountable contractor rather than three separate parties to coordinate yourself.

Common causes include clay soil shrinking in dry weather (worse near large trees, which draw moisture from the ground), tree roots directly affecting foundations, and leaking drains washing out the ground beneath a foundation. The engineer's investigation identifies the actual cause, because the repair depends entirely on it.

Often, yes — most buildings insurance covers subsidence, though there's usually an excess and the claim can take time to process, particularly if monitoring is needed to confirm movement has stopped before repair. We can provide photos and reports to support a claim; the claim itself is between you and your insurer.

It varies enormously depending on the cause and whether underpinning is needed. Some cases need a period of monitoring before an engineer will confirm movement has stopped, which extends the timeline before repair work can even start. We'll give you a realistic picture once the engineer's investigation is complete.