Subsidence Underpinning

Should structural defects be found, and a property requires underpinning to strengthen the foundations BH Basements are established experts in our field. Our operatives are trained both in house and externally to ensure their skill set is of the highest standard and is maintained so by external auditors.

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What is Subsidence Underpinning?

Subsidence underpinning is a construction technique used to stabilize structures that have been affected by subsidence. Subsidence refers to the gradual sinking or settling of the ground, which can lead to uneven or unstable foundations for buildings. Subsidence can be caused by various factors, including soil erosion, groundwater movement, mining activities, or natural geological processes.

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Strengthening and Reinforcing

When subsidence affects a building, it can result in structural damage, such as cracks in walls or floors, uneven floors, or doors and windows that no longer close properly. Subsidence underpinning involves strengthening or reinforcing the foundation of the affected structure to prevent further movement and stabilize the building.

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Stable Foundations

Underpinning typically involves excavating sections of the existing foundation and then filling those excavated areas with concrete or other structural materials to provide additional support. This effectively transfers the weight of the building to deeper, more stable soil layers, bypassing the weakened or subsided sections of the foundation.

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Testimonials

Discover how our commitment to professionalism, excellence and forming relationships has developed BHB’s ascendancy within the industry over the last 12 years.

“Really enjoyed working with BH Basements on our Project. Tom and Chris were very helpful, experienced and proactive. It was a tight difficult build with occupied neighboring properties but they managed to complete the works with great success. Would be very happy to work with again!”

Jason Bolger

MBA projects

“We have had the pleasure of working with both Tom & Chris from BH Basements on two residential projects in Clapham and Mayfair. Both projects were undertaken to a high standard, professionally, on time and also on budget.

Guy Saville

Saville Construction

“BHB team have been very professional and flexible at every aspect of construction work involved, site was well run by enthusiastic staff… Ease of communication exceeded our expectations, the ultimate end product was a high quality built, as per schedule and budget agreed at the tender.”

Andy Poplawski

Vitpol Construction

“Chris, Tom & Mario were professional at all times, the quality of the workmanship was very good and they dealt with the variations in a constructive manner. I would definitely use them again and would be happy to recommend them to others.”

Jo Pirie

Bancroft Heath

“BH Basements are easy to work with, good communicators, meticulously organised, with a clear can-do approach to projects. They have willingly engaged on projects that others have shied away from due to technical difficulties to overcome or difficult restrictions and actively found cost effective solutions.”

Neal Newland

Peek Architecture