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Urgency check

Use visible changes to help judge how soon an assessment is needed, not to judge structural safety. If a wall is bulging outward, a floor is dropping suddenly or collapse appears possible, leave the affected area and contact emergency services rather than relying on this score.

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How quickly should foundation concerns be assessed?

Have cracks or uneven floors become more noticeable recently?
Can you see widening cracks or new gaps where walls meet floors or frames?
How widely are cracks, gaps, or uneven floors appearing?
Have doors or windows become harder to operate alongside the visible damage?

Request an assessment to receive written findings. This tool provides an initial indication only; a specialist who visits the property establishes what is actually happening.

What each level means

  1. Monitor and plan an assessment The signs you have reported appear limited or stable at present. Keep dated photographs and arrange a structural assessment if the cause is not known. Visible stability does not confirm the building is safe.
  2. Arrange an assessment soon Changing cracks, opening gaps or newly sticking doors and windows need timely investigation. A structural engineer checks the movement and advises whether monitoring, ground investigation or repairs are required.
  3. Seek prompt structural advice Several changing or widespread signs make a prompt assessment important. Get a structural engineer on site as soon as possible. If there is sudden deformation or any risk of collapse, leave the affected area immediately and contact emergency services.

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Tell us what you have spotted, where the property is, and which service fits. A specialist will come back to you with a free quote before any work is agreed.

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