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    Huge cracks after chimney support - normal?

    Hi all, Thanks for your replies - great help! Our builder is saying that it was 'unforeseen' and that we will have to pay. I'll mention packing and see what he says. Thankfully we haven't paid the final balance so at least we have room to talk. ree - we're not listed, thankfully! It was a...
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    Huge cracks after chimney support - normal?

    Hi, I've just had my brick chimney breast removed on the ground floor only, and supported with RSJs (as per Structural Engineer's plans). When the beams went in and the strongboys removed, the stack dropped about an inch, leaving huge cracks in the plasterboard of both floors above. The house...
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