‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims

Insurers in England and Wales are experiencing a significant surge in subsidence claims following two record-hot summers. One provider reported a jump in claims of nearly 140% during August. Homeowners, such as those in Gloucestershire, describe severe structural damage, including large diagonal cracks in walls. While some claims have been accepted by insurers like Admiral, residents report long delays in fitting monitoring devices, leaving them uncertain about when necessary repairs will finally commence.