The Guardian is inviting UK homeowners affected by this year's hot, dry weather to share their experiences of property damage. Successive heatwaves have caused problems for homes built on clay-rich soil, as trees and shrubs draw moisture from the ground, leading the clay to shrink and foundations to shift, resulting in structural issues such as subsidence.

The newspaper is seeking accounts from homeowners dealing with subsidence, cracked brickwork or masonry, or doors and windows that no longer close properly as a result of this year's dry conditions. It wants to hear how people are managing these problems and whether they have made insurance claims, with responses collected via an online form that allows for detailed submissions and optional contact details.