Immediate Steps to Take After a Landslide

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A landslide on your property can be overwhelming, but acting quickly can prevent further damage and ensure safety. Follow these steps:

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Ensure Safety First

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• Evacuate the area if there is an immediate risk to the property structure. 

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• Avoid walking on or near the slip area. (some slips are slow and gradually creep downward, but others happen suddenly - something to consider is that a typical one x one meter cube of soil weighs approximately two tonnes (more or less depending on soil composition and saturation levels). Getting caught in a slip will almost certainly cause severe injury or worse.

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Assess the Damage​

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• ​Look for structural damage to the building and surrounding structures (out of level floors, support poles, posts or decking. windows or doors not opening or closing in the normal fashion, cracks formed on exterior walls, concrete floors or brick work, failed or undermined retaining walls, and accessways).

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• Identify any at-risk areas that could worsen with additional rainfall. (water flow leading to an area of concern)

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• Check for blocked drainage systems that may be causing excess water buildup. (typically, evident when a certain patch of land is noticeably more saturated or spongey underfoot).

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Prevent Further Land Movement​

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• remove any debris causing blockages to water drainage systems.

 

• Avoid unnecessary weight on unstable ground (vehicles, heavy equipment, etc).​

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• If safe to do so, redirect surface water away from the slip area. Overflowing drainage catchments on a property can sometimes be pumped back up to storm water drainage systems or redirected elsewhere. This can reduce water flow and head pressure from putting strain on your property drainage. alternatively, trenching or sand bagging can be done to aid in water redirection.

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When to Call a Professional

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If your property has been affected by a slip, it’s crucial to seek expert help. Signs that you need professional stabilization services include:

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• Active soil movement or new cracks in the ground or structures

• Slumping, bulging, or collapsing slopes

• Excess water pooling at the slip site

• Debris blocking accessways or drainage systems​​

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How FORM+ReFORTiFY TeCHNiCiANS Can Help

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At FORM+REFORTIFY TECHNICIANS, we specialize in slip stabilization and land reinforcement for residential and commercial properties. Our expert rope access technicians provide:

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• Slip Debris Clearing & Land Contouring: Removing hazardous debris and reshaping the terrain for stability.

• Erosion Control & Drainage Solutions: Implementing geotextile matting, perimeter cables, and Platipus anchor systems to prevent future slips.

• Vegetation & Landscaping for Natural Stabilization: Using plants and ground cover to strengthen slopes and blend repairs into the environment.​​

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Don’t Wait—Protect Your Property Now

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The longer a slip remains untreated, the greater the risk of worsening damage. Contact FORM+REFORTIFY TECHNICIANS today for a free site assessment and expert stabilization solutions.