Subsidence Monitoring
Subsidence Monitoring for Insurance Claims and Engineers
Continuous, sub-millimetre tracking of foundation and ground movement to support investigations, validate claims and verify stabilisation.
Subsidence is rarely a single event. It develops over weeks and months, often with strong seasonal patterns driven by clay shrinkage, tree roots, escape-of-water leaks and ground conditions. Snapshot surveys cannot capture that , continuous monitoring can.
We install precision sensors at the locations that matter , the corner above an active crack, the elevation showing differential movement, the area of the slab in question , and capture vertical and rotational movement automatically every day. The result is a single, time-stamped record of behaviour that insurers, loss adjustors and engineers can rely on.
Subsidence claims live or die on evidence. Continuous data shortens investigations, removes ambiguity, supports fair settlement and verifies stabilisation before files are closed.
What we monitor
All the mechanisms behind subsidence , captured continuously.
Subsidence isn't one phenomenon. We tailor sensor selection and placement to the cause being investigated, from clay shrinkage to leaks, mine workings to fill.
Tree-related clay shrinkage
Vegetation drives clay shrinkage and recovery. Monitoring captures the seasonal signature and informs root barrier or removal decisions.
Escape-of-water claims
Leaking drains and supplies soften ground locally. Continuous data shows whether stabilisation is following the repair.
Mining and historic fill
In former mining and made-ground areas, monitoring tracks long-term settlement that no single survey can quantify.
Heave after tree removal
Removing mature trees can trigger upward heave for years. Monitoring quantifies recovery and risk to nearby structures.
Differential movement
Multi-point sensor networks reveal whether one corner, elevation or extension is moving relative to the rest of the building.
Pre- and post-repair
Bookend remedial works with monitoring to demonstrate the structure has actually been stabilised . The structure is genuinely stable, not paused.
Process
A repeatable, measurable approach.
Brief & scope
We work with the claim handler, engineer or owner to agree sensor count, locations and monitoring duration.
UK-wide installation
An engineer attends the property, typically within 5–10 working days, and installs sensors in a single visit.
Daily automated capture
Sensors transmit readings over cellular networks every day. No manual visits, no patchy data.
Claim-ready reporting
Role-based dashboard, configurable thresholds, PDF reports written for the claim file and CSV exports for engineers.
When you need it
- Active or suspected subsidence claims
- Heave investigations following tree removal
- Differential or rotational movement assessments
- Pre-purchase due diligence on at-risk property
- Disputed or contested claim outcomes
- Verification of stabilisation before claim closure
What's included
- Tailored sensor layout for your property
- Daily automated readings, year-round
- Live dashboard with role-based access
- Threshold alerts when behaviour changes
- Claim-ready PDF reports with audit trail
- Engineer-grade CSV data exports
- UK-wide coverage from a single supplier
Typical timeline
From day one to defensible evidence.
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Day 0
Install & baseline
Sensors installed, baseline reading captured, stakeholders given dashboard access.
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Month 1
Initial pattern
First monthly report shows early movement pattern and range.
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Months 6–9
Seasonal cycle
Summer and winter behaviour captured , the most informative period for clay-related claims.
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Month 12
Stabilisation verdict
Final stabilisation report supports claim settlement or onward investigation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Related services
Other ways we monitor movement.
Crack Monitoring
Sub-millimetre tracking of individual cracks on walls, ceilings and floors.
Learn morePost-Repair Verification
Confirm underpinning or resin injection has actually stabilised the structure.
Learn moreFor Insurers & Loss Adjustors
How we support claim investigations from first notification to closure.
Learn moreReady to know what your cracks are really doing?
Get a free, no-obligation quote for continuous monitoring of your property , anywhere in the UK.