Subsidence: What are the signs?

At Allianz, we know the importance of helping your customers spot and prevent subsidence issues in their homes.

Subsidence is the downward movement of the ground beneath a building. Clay shrinkage and soil erosion are two of the biggest causes of subsidence in the UK.

During the summer months, heatwaves and higher temperatures make homes more susceptible to the risk of clay shrinkage.

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Understanding early signs is key to prevent and deal with subsidence issues.

With warmer weather on the horizon, share our guide with your customers to make sure they’re up to date with subsidence prevention. It contains useful information and tips on early detection which can make a big difference to their homes.

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Contact your account manager if you need more information or if you have any questions regarding our standard cover for subsidence.

All of our content is approved by our in-house advisory board of experts

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Subsidence: What are the signs?

At Allianz, we know the importance of helping your customers spot and prevent subsidence issues in their homes.

Subsidence is the downward movement of the ground beneath a building. Clay shrinkage and soil erosion are two of the biggest causes of subsidence in the UK.

During the summer months, heatwaves and higher temperatures make homes more susceptible to the risk of clay shrinkage.

Understanding early signs is key to prevent and deal with subsidence issues.

Contact your account manager if you need more information or if you have any questions regarding our standard cover for subsidence.

All of our content is approved by our in-house advisory board of experts

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Subsidence: What are the signs?

At Allianz, we know the importance of helping your customers spot and prevent subsidence issues in their homes.

Subsidence is the downward movement of the ground beneath a building. Clay shrinkage and soil erosion are two of the biggest causes of subsidence in the UK. During the summer months, heatwaves and higher temperatures make homes more susceptible to the risk of clay shrinkage.

Understanding early signs is key to prevent and deal with subsidence issues.

Contact your account manager if you need more information or if you have any questions regarding our standard cover for subsidence.

All of our content is approved by our in-house advisory board of experts

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Subsidence is the downward movement of the ground beneath a building. Clay shrinkage and soil erosion are two of the biggest causes of subsidence in the UK.

During the summer months, heatwaves and higher temperatures make homes more susceptible to the risk of clay shrinkage.

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and insight features: