Trees & Building Subsidence - A Practical Guide - Live At Your Desk

Introduction

According to the Association of British Insurers, tree-related building subsidence can cost up to £500 million following a dry summer. Understandably, insurers want to minimise their risk and homeowners want to be assured that their main financial asset is secure.

Clay-shrinkage subsidence caused by trees is a complicated subject and sound advice must therefore be based on a thorough grasp of the issues.

With methods of investigation and monitoring of damaged buildings having progressed over the years - plus significant changes to the law - this course brings the subject up-to-date in an accessible and understandable way with detailed analysis and practical advice.

This virtual classroom session is aimed principally at building surveyors, structural engineers and lawyers.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Identify the symptoms of tree-related subsidence and heave
• Understand the process of investigation of alleged subsidence, including trial pits, soil tests, root identification, and crack and level monitoring
• Identify ‘zones of influence’ of different tree species
• Understand the application and limitations of risk assessments
• Understand subsidence in the context in UK case law

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.