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  1. Crank90

    Subsidence and Foundation concerns

    @Tomfh After researching, it appears that all the chalets in our area feature cantilevered window bays. Interestingly, not all of these window bays have foundational support; they are essentially hanging, which supports your theory that the window bay foundations might have been constructed...
  2. Crank90

    Subsidence and Foundation concerns

    @Hokie66 It does seem to be the case; they are brushing it off as betterment works if underpinning took place. Betterment and preventative works are not something that is covered by insurers. However, they have not themselves investigated the state of the foundation but conclude that it is...
  3. Crank90

    Subsidence and Foundation concerns

    To provide some context, I've been grappling with this issue since September 2022. I am currently embroiled in a dispute with my insurance company. They have repeatedly shifted their reasons for denying coverage for repairs, which I have been advised would involve underpinning. Their latest...
  4. Crank90

    Subsidence and Foundation concerns

    I come from an electrical engineering background so structural engineering is not a strong subject for me. I kindly ask and would appreciate if there is someone that can offer their proffesional advice. My property has suffered from subsidence, which happened back in the very hot and dry summer...

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