This article describes the Mine Entry Interpretive Report (MEIR) within Unity® Search
What is a Mine Entry Interpretive Report?
A Mine Entry Interpretive Report, also referred to as MEIR, is designed to assess the risk posed by mine entries, such as shafts or adit's, located within approximately 20 meters of a property. It is primarily used in coal mining areas to determine whether a property is at risk of subsidence or ground movement due to historic mining activity, helping property owners, insurers, and lenders make informed decisions.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive risk assessment on the property: The report evaluates the likelihood of ground movement affecting the property, considering the mine entry's position, diameter, and the thickness of geological deposits above the rockhead
- Digitised property boundaries: Both the building footprint and the wider property boundaries are mapped to ensure precise risk evaluation
- Extensive Database: Searches through 173,000 recorded mine shafts and adits across Britain
- Professional Opinion on the mine entry's risk to the property
Available Options via Unity Search Portal
Standalone Reports
- Mine Entry Interpretive Report - via the Mining Remediation Authority (previously the Coal Authority)
The following reports contain an integrated Mine Entry Interpretive report as standard, where applicable.
- Terrafirma CON29M
- Terrafirma Ground
- Groundsure CON29M