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My home was built on mine subsidence. Now what?

home built on mine subsidence

Missouri has a history of mining dating back as early as the 1740s, where miners mined resources such as lead, iron, limestone, gravel, and coal. As a result, the state has many abandoned mines that can affect the stability of the ground. If your home was built on mine subsidence, naturally, you worry about sinking. […]