Bob Gibson Subsidence Consultant

12/07/2026

New Subsidence cases are starting to occur in July 2026. The soil is very dry (drier than last year at this time) and we look to be heading for another big year for clay shrinkage subsidence

30/03/2026

Double-counting of subsidence claims; make sure you don't get your subsidence claim double-counted, as it will not only cost you another excess, but potentially also a premium hike or withdrawal of subsidence cover. See the arguments you can use against this common practise in our latest blog;

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The scenario of clay-shrinkage subsidence returning a few years after it has been (supposedly adequately) mitigated and repaired is unfortunately all too common. This is usually because inadequate tree management had been carried out in the first place and roots have again caused cracks to appear th...

30/03/2026

Many people think you can’t reclaim your own engineer’s fees for subsidence under your buildings insurance, but in most cases you can. Check my recent blog on this for details of when you can or can’t- with links to Ombudsman decisions you can quote in support of your claim for fees.

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Despite what you may have been led to believe, it is possible to reclaim professional fees incurred from your own appointed subsidence expert (be that a structural engineer, building surveyor or other relevant professional) under your buildings insurance.   Almost without exception, buildings insur...