A review of the information available on the many components of the problem - highlighting advice when dealing with subsidence, and providing "best practice" in the design of new buildings where subsidence could be a problem. The publication provides a comprehensive examination of subsidence damage to domestic buildings.

It includes:

An evaluation of the fundamental technical issues of: soils, trees, climate change, foundations and buildings

Guidance on dealing with cases of damage and subsidence - including causes, diagnosis, remedies and prevention

Socio-economic factors and insurance cover

Future technical developments - by way of alternative forms of house construction and remedial treatment