Structural building defects in relation to insurance claims
Abstract
Subsidence (heave and landslip) was added as a peril to domestic insurance policies during the 1970s. Since then Insurance companies have paid out billions of pounds in claims, even though 50–60% of all claims made are declined. This article looks at the causes of cracking in domestic properties including those not caused by subsidence, explores the difference between subsidence and settlement and considers the causes including the impact of trees and drains.
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Author's Biography
Giles Carter qualified as a Chartered Engineer in 1996 and has specialised in claim management for the last 19 years, working in a variety of roles in the insurance, loss adjusting and consulting markets. He is currently a member of the Subsidence Forum Executive and has presented papers at various CPD events on the subject of subsidence.
Citation
Carter, Giles (2017, March 1). Structural building defects in relation to insurance claims. In the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Volume 5, Issue 4. https://doi.org/10.69554/DGUF3624.
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