Properties constructed on clay soils in close proximity to trees may experience subsidence due to soil shrinkage as moisture is extracted by tree roots. Often the problem can be eliminated by appropriate vegetation management. Crown Consultants are experts in tree related subsidence investigations and offer the following services:

• Below-ground site investigations
• Movement monitoring
• Vegetation surveys
• Soil analysis
• Heave analysis
• Root identification
• Data interpretation and analysis

Crown Consultants work closely with insurers, loss adjusters, geo-technical engineers and structural engineers in order to asses the cause of the damage. Our subsidence related tree reports include appropriate recommendations to prevent further movement. A range of solutions are available, including vegetation removal/management, installation of root barriers and strengthening of foundations.

If you are an insurer, loss adjuster, geo-technical engineer, structural engineer, or if you suspect your property is undergoing vegetation related subsidence we can assist.