Residential

Underpinning, slab jacking and grouting address different causes and forms of subsidence.

Melbourne's reactive clay soils can move as moisture conditions change.

Reactive clay expands when wet and contracts when dry, placing stress on foundations.

Underpinning, relevelling and slab lifting address different aspects of building movement.

Foundation problems can appear as recurring wall cracks, floor damage, gaps or sticking doors.

A sinking house usually involves uneven movement in the supporting ground or foundations.

Sinking floors can result from reactive soils, settlement, failed supports or loss of ground beneath a slab.

Diagnosing an unlevel building involves recording symptoms, measuring movement and investigating its cause.