Property movement checklist

Could These Signs Point to Subsidence?

Answer a few simple questions about the cracks or movement you have noticed. This checklist cannot diagnose subsidence, but it can help you decide whether the signs merit closer investigation.

What have you noticed?

Tick every statement that applies. Leave anything unticked if you are unsure.

Cracking
Doors, windows and floors
Pattern and timing
Possible contributing factors
Urgent warning signs

What usually matters most?

The most useful clues are whether movement is new, whether it is changing, whether several related symptoms occur together, and whether the cracking pattern is consistent with movement of the structure rather than just the plaster or finish.