Identifying sinkholes. Sinkholes are the result of water collecting underground without some sort of external drainage mechanism. As the water collects, it erodes the bedrock and creates underground spaces. (Photo: Helicon)

Some sinkholes may develop without warning, while there may be several signs before others develop. Those occurring on the outskirts of a commercial property may go unnoticed and create specific structural issues for buildings.

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