Enquiries across Kent
Describe the problem with your home and find out what it means
A crack in a wall or a sticking door is worrying, but you do not have to guess what caused it. Send the details of what you have noticed at home. A specialist firm will read them and tell you whether the ground has moved or something else is happening.
- No obligation to proceed
- Read by a local specialist firm
- A clear answer about your home
Tell us what you have seen
What a specialist firm will ask you to have ready
The first conversation goes faster when you already know the basics. Gathering these details before you send an enquiry means the specialist firm can understand the situation straight away, rather than calling back to ask where the crack starts or how old the house is.
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How a specialist firm works out the cause
Ground movement leaves specific signs. A specialist firm follows a set sequence of checks because each one rules out a different cause, narrowing the problem down until only one explanation remains.
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Visual survey of cracks and distortion
The specialist measures the width, direction and taper of every crack. Horizontal cracks suggest different forces from vertical ones, and the pattern shows which part of the foundation has dropped.
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Drain testing
A camera or water test checks for leaks under the house. Escaping water washes fine soil away, leaving voids that let foundations sink without any change in the wider ground.
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Soil sampling through trial pits or boreholes
The specialist digs down to the foundation level and takes soil samples. The moisture content and clay type show whether the ground has shrunk because of drought or tree roots.
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Level survey across the floors
Precise measurements reveal how much the building has tilted. Comparing readings over several months shows whether the movement has stopped or is still active.
If results conflict, the specialist repeats the tests after a season to see which cause fits the long-term pattern.
Send the details of what you have noticed
The information you provide goes directly to a specialist firm working in your part of Kent. They will read it and reply with their assessment. Sending an enquiry does not commit you to any work or payment.
- No cost to enquire
- No commitment to proceed
- Local firms only