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The conclusion was that it wasn't subsidence, instead the various/many cracks were down to a number of unrelated minor problems. The report was done via the insurance company, so is very limited in detail. I've attached pictures of the cracks in the rear bedroom which has been linked to...

On a report about suspected subsidence by my insurance company, there is a paragraph in the document which states: "The configuration of the cracking in the render on the rear is considered typical by the onset of render failure. This particularly occurs when a strong render has been applied...

We moved in in April last year, so not quite sure when plasterwork was last done on it. There are some long narrow ones ~2cm in width. But they vary, and some are splodgy. There is no obvious signs of moisture/damp, but if there was, would I expect such a result? I will look for a small bump...

It's the plasterboard - the paint feels dry when scratching it with my nails.

Hi, Plasterboards in a few diferent parts of my house (mostly in the attic) have over the past few months developed bumps and perforations. Can someone provide some guidance to why this should be happening, and whether it is normal? Pictures included. Thanks.

As a result of leakage, we had some repair work done on our roof. The roofer also wrapped lead around the top of the unused chimney as a cap. In retrospect it looks ugly, however is this safe? (considering lead can be poisonous). I'm not sure whether he also left some air gaps to avoid damp...