Beware of heave, the cost is enough ... "However, both subsidence and heave will be covered by your buildings insurance although you will usually have to pay a hefty excess of £1,000.

ALTHOUGH not always serious, here’s how to spot when cracks in your home may be cause for concern. Cracks appearing in the home can be a worry – and the record-breaking heatwave that we ...

The ABI says less common factors causing subsidence are heave and landslip. Heave happens when the ground supporting the building moves upwards and landslip happens when ground moves down an ...

Heave happens when the ground supporting the building moves upwards and landslip happens when ground moves down an incline or slope, to come to a natural level. Subsidence can be a very serious ...

It's also led to speculation that we could see an increase of subsidence claims, which is a severe problem caused by the ground underneath your property sinking. Related Articles.

Cracks appearing in the home can be a worry – and the record-breaking heatwave that we experienced this summer has led to speculation that subsidence claims could increase as a result. The ...

Subsidence is commonly fixed by underpinning, which is the process of strengthening the foundation of a property. Most home insurance companies offer cover for subsidence-related damage, but it often ...

Cracks appearing in the home can be a worry – and the record-breaking heatwave that we experienced this summer has led to speculation that subsidence claims could increase as a result. The Association ...

Tanner says: "Home insurance policies cover subsidence, heave, and landslip as standard, so if you are concerned speak to your insurer who can advise you what to do." ...