2006-12-19 20:33:47 · 7 answers · asked by evieivyovy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
no it will just show if your pipes are blocked :::it will show if the pipes have moved , but that could be for a number of reasons get a structual engingeer to look at your property
2006-12-19 20:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. It can tell you a lot about if you're at risk, though. To be on the safe side, get a building inspection done, if you feel at risk.
Actual subsidence is no fun, and usually shows up structurally in damage to rafting and supports. Movement of ground features and leaning trees are some of the other obvious giveaways. One thing in particular to note is if a neighbor has done something to divert runoff to you. That can get very difficult, and you need to have your facts straight before you take any action.
If you're on low lying ground, downslope, and/or close to a water table or water source, you can assume there is a risk and get your drainage guy to advise about how to keep your land properly drained. Also helps correct subsidence in progress, so you can work on the affected areas.
2006-12-20 04:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by Paul W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A drainage survey will tell you if a failed drain or pipe has caused your subsidence, old clay pipes in particular are suspect as theyhave a loose collar filled with cement for a joint, this cracks over time allowing water to escape. The water washes away particles of soil/substrate and if this is close to a house wall it can carry away the soil from beneath the foundations causing subsidence.
Thare can be many other causes. Drains are often the first suspect.
2006-12-20 14:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mike D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To accurately determine ground movement a topographical survey needs to be conducted by a surveyor. This is your baseline. Then at a later date, say a month, they come back and take shots at the same locations and compare to the original results for any horizontal or vertical movement.
2006-12-20 16:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by daedgewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it will show the condition and location of the pipes.
There has been lots of pipe and foundation movement this year because of the heat and dry wheather, more will show up over the next 6 months as the ground gets saturated again.
Same thing happened in 1976.
2006-12-20 04:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless it is affecting the drainage.
2006-12-20 04:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope.
2006-12-20 06:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by scooprandell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋