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Nottingham's property damage landscape has a unique feature: the city sits on a sandstone plateau riddled with hundreds of man-made caves, some extending beneath residential properties. This creates specific subsidence and structural risks unique to Nottingham.
Nottingham's sandstone caves — concentrated in the Lace Market, the Meadows, and the city centre — create specific risks for properties above them. The Victorian terraced housing in Radford, Hyson Green, and Sneinton faces regular escape of water and penetrating damp claims.
A Lace Market property showed cracking after a sandstone cave beneath it deteriorated. The insurer denied the claim, citing an exclusion for damage caused by underground workings.
A burst pipe in a Radford Victorian terrace caused ground floor and cellar damage. The insurer disputed the extent of damage to the original quarry tile floor.
Sandstone caves create unique subsidence and structural risks. Victorian infrastructure is ageing. Large student population creates rapid-turnover damage risks.
Standard policies typically exclude damage caused by "underground workings," which insurers may argue includes man-made caves. However, if the cave is a natural feature or if the policy does not specifically exclude cave-related damage, the claim may succeed. A specialist can review your policy wording.
The insurer must be able to demonstrate that the disputed tiles were already cracked before the escape of water. If they cannot provide evidence, the burden shifts to them. A loss assessor can ensure the full extent of damage is properly assessed and documented.
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