Limestone mining
Up until the 1930’s, limestone was mined in several areas of the West Midlands. Although the mines are no longer being worked, a risk could still be present.
Risk areas in the UK
The areas of the West Midlands that may be affected by limestone mining are:
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. (Approx 14 working days)
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. (Approx 10 - 12 working days)
- Wolverhampton Borough Council. (Approx 5 - 10 working days)
- Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council. (Approx 5 working days)
- Telford and Wrekin Council. (Approx 5 working days)
What does the limestone mining search cover?
A limestone mining search will reveal whether the property is likely to be affected by subsidence.
Costs and timescales
| Turnaround: | Dependent on authority (Approximately 5 - 14 days) |
| Cost: | £11.75 including VAT plus disbursements (dependent on authority – see table above) |
| Order now: | Order online or call our customer service team on 0800 023 2378 |
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