Heave
- Ground heave occurs where the ground 'heaves' upwards as opposed to subsidence where the ground sinks downwards. Both require attention to avoid further damage.
- See other property defects Appraisals, Comparable, Surveys, valuations, fungal growth, mould, timber treatment, subsidence, wet rot, dry rot.
Published: 28 September 2015
Last Updated: 17 November 2021