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Hi,
Need some advice,
We bought our house 4 years ago and only got a mortgage valuation.
Nothing was flagged up on the valuation, however the house we bought had stepped cracks on the front and the rear of the building.
The cracks are around 3mm on the front and 2mm on the back.
The cracks havent moved over the last 4 years and no internal cracks have appeared.
So it appears to be historical and non-progressive.
My partners grandad runs a building company and has suggested that the cracks are historical and nothing to worry about and I'm wondering whether I should just get them repointed.
Also slightly worried that the cracks could be a result of lintel failure and maybe I should get that checked.
I have spoken to a structural engineer and also considering if its worth getting them to have a look for peace of mind
Any advice is greatly appreciated
Need some advice,
We bought our house 4 years ago and only got a mortgage valuation.
Nothing was flagged up on the valuation, however the house we bought had stepped cracks on the front and the rear of the building.
The cracks are around 3mm on the front and 2mm on the back.
The cracks havent moved over the last 4 years and no internal cracks have appeared.
So it appears to be historical and non-progressive.
My partners grandad runs a building company and has suggested that the cracks are historical and nothing to worry about and I'm wondering whether I should just get them repointed.
Also slightly worried that the cracks could be a result of lintel failure and maybe I should get that checked.
I have spoken to a structural engineer and also considering if its worth getting them to have a look for peace of mind
Any advice is greatly appreciated
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