Sinkhole reports prepared by insurance company hired experts are very long, very confusing and seem very official looking. This is intentionally done by the testing companies to make their investigation seem very official, proper and thorough - and if it looks proper, official and thorough, the testing companies hope it adds credibility to the results and opinions of their investigation.

It is possible to repair a sinkhole home. There are a number of different remedies that professional engineers will recommend as adequate methods to firm up the soil and ensure the home is properly supported on a firm foundation.

Changes to Florida law created the Neutral Evaluation Process, or NEP, in Florida in 2006. Neutral Evaluation is designed to give insurance companies and homeowners a "second opinion" about the cause of damage to homes, specifically about whether sinkhole activity is impacting a home. On its face, NEP sounds like a fair and balanced solution to help determine the cause of damage to homes

Sinkhole repairs aren't the only options homeowners have when they have a confirmed sinkhole.  If your home is only worth $120,000, it might not make sense to make $150,000 worth of repairs to it!  The problem is, your insurance adjuster isn't going to tell you about other sinkhole options your might have.

Your insurance company has confirmed sinkhole activity at your home, chances are they will begin to solicit bids to implement the repairs recommended by their testing company. Most often the recommended repairs involve a type of grouting, often compaction grouting..