Habitus said subsidence claims have been rising rapidly since the mid-1970s when claims amounted to £5 million to over £350 million last year. With 2006 being the hottest and driest since records began over 350 years ago, and with 2007 already looking to beat that record, Habitus surveyors are reporting increasing examples of earth movement, possibly due to climate change.
Now in a move to assist homebuyers in making the right purchase, Habitus has launched a free guide entitled What every homeowner should know about Subsidence.
Habitus is also offering a Ground Stability Report as part of its building survey as a measure of how much importance the firm believes should be given to checking for subsidence when surveying a property.
