Heat Waves Are Causing Serious Cracks in London Homes

Recent extreme heat is making the ground move, leading to expensive damage for homeowners across the UK.

Londoners are waking up to a nasty surprise. Many are finding big, ugly cracks in their walls after a summer of record-breaking heat. Experts say the problem is caused by something called subsidence. This is just a fancy word for when the ground under your house shrinks or moves. When the weather stays hot and dry for a long time, the soil loses its moisture and pulls away from the building. This can make the house sink or shift, which creates cracks in the brickwork or around windows and doors. It is becoming a major worry for people across the UK. Property experts are now holding webinar…