What is underpinning, and will it be necessary to underpin my house?
Underpinning is a method of foundation strengthening, which transfers the building loads to a deeper subsoil level. The usual approach to subsidence is to identify and remove the cause of the problem so that the building becomes stable, once again, without foundation strengthening works. If it is found necessary to carry out underpinning works, we will in most cases undertake the scheme design and prepare detailed documents for submission to Specialist Contractors for competitive tendering. We will manage the works, monitor progress and inspect at specific stages as defined in the tender document. It is not practical or economic for us to supervise the whole of the works, but by regular visits we endeavour to ensure as far as is reasonably possible that they are completed satisfactorily and to the highest standard. It must be understood that partial underpinning is not a guarantee against further movements and, in a very small proportion of cases, it has been found necessary to carry o
