Episode 31 - Ground Truths: Future-Proofing Against Subsidence

Subsidence is one of the UK’s fastest-growing housing risks — but also one of the least understood. In this episode, Futurebuild speaks with Freya Chapman of Mainmark, a global specialist in ground engineering, to unpack the real causes of subsidence, its links to climate resilience, and the modern solutions that can stabilise and retrofit homes with minimal disruption. From clay shrinkage to drainage failures, historic buildings to coastal erosion, Freya gives a clear, practical and future-focused look at what’s happening beneath our homes — and how we can fix it.