Recent content by Margaret Sullivan

Hi Woody, I did get an award but it was only for the permitted development works declared. There was no mention of dropping floors anywhere although this has been carried out and was not done until after the award was signed off. Not apparent until the washing machine started vibrating the wall...

@garyo Thank you for replying, yes I’m aware that bays are sometimes a separate build literally stuck on to the front of the building and that I may have two issues. I’m not assuming everything that is happening is because of the works next door. Thanks for the confirmation.

Thanks so much Woody. I’ll try and explain the issues clearly to the insurers and request a known structural engineer. The PW didn’t cover any internal renovation works or external works, only the rear and loft extensions, as they were the only works declared and covered by Building Control...

Thank you for replying - Monday’s jobs sorted then!

Basic DIYer

It’s started to crack seemingly after my neighbours carried out extensive works, they did a rear and loft extension with PWC agreement in place - a few issues that were resolved. The works in their house took almost 2 years, their were cracks to the party wall but nothing seemingly major, I had...