Don't crack up in the heat
Series: RICS Press Release ; (pr083) 12 August 2003 (3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: The RICS has urged house owners to look out for signs of subsidence caused by the loss of water from shrinkable subsoil as a result of the hot, dry weather. Trees can exacerbate the problem. House owners are urged to notify their insurers immediately if they feel they have a problem. Building surveyors may well be part of the team involved in rectifying the problems. The RICS has produced a free brochure "What to do when the earth moves", available from the contact centre on t +44 (0)870 333 1600 to help the public deal with the issues associated with subsidence.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The RICS has urged house owners to look out for signs of subsidence caused by the loss of water from shrinkable subsoil as a result of the hot, dry weather. Trees can exacerbate the problem. House owners are urged to notify their insurers immediately if they feel they have a problem. Building surveyors may well be part of the team involved in rectifying the problems. The RICS has produced a free brochure "What to do when the earth moves", available from the contact centre on t +44 (0)870 333 1600 to help the public deal with the issues associated with subsidence.