SLOPE STABILITY

SOUTHWEST

We are experts in:

Landslide / Landslip / Rockfall Surveys

Coastal Erosion Surveys

Quarry Stability Surveys

Coastal Vulnerability Assessments

SLOPE STABILITY

SOUTHWEST

We are experts in:

Landslide / Landslip / Rockfall Surveys

Coastal Erosion Surveys

Quarry Stability Surveys

Coastal Vulnerability Assessments

We pride ourselves on our LOCAL knowledge

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Landslip, landslide and rockfall survey on Towan Beach with jacket and work notes.

Slope Stability Survey in Cornwall...

Slope Stability Southwest are able to look at your home or property and assess the risk of landslides and landslips, rockfall or ground movement associated with slope instability. We are a small local consultancy, based on the north coast of Cornwall, and we pride ourselves on providing a fast and cost-effective service to keep that property sale on track.

Tim is a highly experienced and qualified Chartered Engineering Geologist, he can assess ground conditions and the geotechnical stability of a site. We provide a risk assessment of a property or a development that is designed to provide the assurances required for property sales and conveyance, morgagability, home insurance or simply to provide peace of mind to homeowners.

We will provide a detailed and comprehensive report which will provide an assessment of risk as well as whatever assurances are appropriate, we will also provide advice and recommendations for cost-effective remediation works (if required).

looking up at cliffside houses from the creek

Our Slope Stability Surveys...

We offer every sort of slope stability survey and risk assessment, including:

  • Landslides, landslips and rockfalls,
  • Historic quarry surveys,
  • Coastal erosion surveys, and
  • Coastal Vulnerability Asessments.

Wherever you have sloping ground, or a soil or rock slope, we can undertake a stability and risk assessment to meet your needs!

Our surveys are quick, cost effective but also comprehensive. We provide simple and concise reports to provide assurance to property conveyancers, mortgage providers, insurers, and homeowners, or to give peace of mind to residents. If you want to learn more or discuss your requirements, please give us a call or send us an email, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

We’re happy to provide a no-obligation fee proposal free of charge.

Get your slope stability survey
To find out more or to discuss your requirements in more detail, please give us a call or drop us an email and we will get back to you asap. We can provide a no-obligation fee proposal free of charge.
Frequently asked questions...

Who might need a slope stability survey? Typically we work with people who are looking to buy or sell property in Cornwall and are concerned about landslides, landslips or rockfall. It may be a coastal property with sea cliffs, a former quarry or it may simply be a hillside or sloping site.

People choose Slope Stability Southwest because we are accustomed to working within the conveyance process.

How long does the survey take? We aim to provide a full assessment and report within 5 to 7 working days, but we also understand the urgency of a conveyance process, and sometimes there is a requirement to provide a report or assurance as soon as possible to keep that purchase or sale on track!

Are these surveys expensive? We pride ourselves in providing a high level of expertise and assurance at a very competitive price!

What are your credentials?  Tim has been working as an Engineering Geologist and specialising in Slope Stability Assessment for 20 years. Since 2015 he has been living and working exclusively in Cornwall. Slope Stability Southwest understand the topography, geology and history of Cornwall, we are excited to continue to provide consultancy services and solutions to the property market.

Will this report satisfy my mortgage lender? Our reports are comprehensive and are approved by mortgage lenders and building warranty and insurance providers across the southwest. Where appropriate to do so, we can provide meaningful assurance as well as recommendations and advice to purchasers and vendors alike.