Mine Search Reports
A mine search is an ‘historic mining’ risk assessment to determine the presence of any possible mine workings within the site bounds, that could affect the surface elevation through subsidence, in general for the purpose of property conveyance. Subsidence can be caused through the presence of near surface mining excavations that can slump or collapse, causing structural damage to dwellings and surrounding land.
Cornwall and indeed many parts of the southwest of England have seen significant historic industrial mining activity and related infrastructure. During the eighteenth century Cornwall was responsible for supplying in excess of two thirds of the worlds copper demand.
Our reports are compiled using historic maps and references
relating to the South-West mining industry. Relevant information
pertaining to local geology has been obtained through the British
Geological Survey 1:50,000 series.
ASI UK can arrange Desktop Mining Reports for properties throughout the South West. Sometimes these are referred to as Metalliferous reports or Mine Search reports.
Mining reports are considered mandatory for mortgage and insurance
purposes for property conveyancing in old mining districts.
These districts often cover larger areas than you might expect,
with mining having occurred in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
If a property is shown to be at risk from subsidence or contamination due to historical mining activity, ASI UK has the resources and experience necessary to deal with any such problems.
Cornwall
