Heron Construction provides specialist subsidence repairs for residential and commercial properties across County Down, County Antrim and throughout Northern Ireland. With over 25 years of construction and insurance repair experience, our team can assess signs of building movement, establish the repairs required and coordinate substantial structural works to stabilise and restore affected properties.
Cracks in walls or ceilings and other signs of movement can indicate problems that require professional investigation. Subsidence can have several causes, including soil conditions, changes in ground moisture, tree roots and leaking pipework, making a thorough assessment important before the appropriate repair work is established.
We can inspect signs of movement and assess the property to help establish the extent of the damage and repairs required.
Heron Construction has experience managing substantial structural repair projects involving properties affected by subsidence and movement.
Our previous subsidence projects include major works involving excavation, underpinning and mini piling to address structural problems.
We can work with property owners, insurance companies and loss adjusters throughout subsidence claims and the associated repair work.
Subsidence and building movement can develop for different reasons, and identifying the underlying problem is an important part of determining what repairs are required. Soil type, reduced ground moisture, nearby tree roots and leaking or failed pipework can all contribute to movement. Older properties can also be particularly vulnerable, making visible cracking or changes within the building something that should be properly assessed rather than ignored.
Heron Construction has experience undertaking complex subsidence projects requiring significant structural work. Previous projects have included excavation and mini piling followed by reinforced structural works, as well as repairs associated with collapsed drainage systems and ground movement. Our ability to coordinate building, groundworks, drainage and other specialist trades is particularly valuable where the cause and resulting damage involve several areas of the property.
Where subsidence damage forms part of an insurance claim, our team can prepare detailed information on the damage and repairs required and work directly with the insurer and loss adjuster as the project progresses. Once the appropriate repair solution has been agreed, Heron Construction can coordinate the structural work and subsequent building and decorative reinstatement, providing one experienced contractor through to completion.
AREAS WE COVER
Heron Construction provides subsidence and structural repair services throughout County Down, including Bangor, Newtownards, Holywood, Donaghadee, Comber, Dundonald, Carryduff, Saintfield, Ballygowan, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, Newcastle, Banbridge, Warrenpoint and Kilkeel.
Our subsidence repair and insurance work also covers County Antrim and the wider Belfast area, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Greenisland, Ballyclare, Templepatrick, Crumlin, Antrim, Larne, Ballymena and Whitehead. Suitable specialist structural and subsidence projects can also be undertaken throughout wider Northern Ireland.
Everything You Need To Know
Cracking to walls and ceilings and visible movement within a building can indicate a potential subsidence problem. These signs do not establish the cause by themselves, so the property should be properly assessed to determine what is happening and what work may be required.
Potential causes identified through Heron Construction's experience include soil conditions, lack of ground moisture, tree roots and leaking pipes. Problems with underground drainage can also contribute to ground movement and structural damage.
Yes. Heron Construction has experience with substantial structural repair projects resulting from subsidence, including projects involving excavation, underpinning, mini piling and reinforced structural work.
Yes. Heron Construction has dealt with projects where collapsed manholes and pipework were associated with areas of subsidence. Our drainage and groundworks capabilities allow these elements to be considered alongside the wider building repairs.
Yes. Heron Construction has over 25 years of insurance repair experience and can work directly with insurance companies and loss adjusters, providing assessments and repair information and coordinating the agreed building work.
Our main coverage includes County Down and County Antrim, including Bangor, Newtownards, Belfast, Lisburn, Holywood, Comber, Dundonald, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim and surrounding areas. Suitable specialist subsidence projects can also be undertaken elsewhere across Northern Ireland.
If you have noticed cracking or movement and are concerned about subsidence, call Heron Construction on 028 9181 9766. We can discuss the problem and arrange the appropriate next steps for assessing the property.