Cracking idea, or crackers.

Dizzydalek · 2026-05-26T16:15:23+0100

Hi All,

Turning to you knowledgable lot for a bit of info on what could be a major issue or just some cracked render.. and I've no idea how to tell the difference

I've been to look at a cottage by the sea, and it's all too good to be true, apart from one fairly big issue round the back. I've attached a couple of photos for your viewing pleasure.

The property is rendered granite not brick, which is probably relevant. It was built in the mid 1800s so it's been there for a while. I've tried without success to get someone local to the cottage to go for a look-see but no joy so thought Ithere was no harm in asking what you lot thought.

I never thought to take better photos, who thought getting a builder would be such hard work

The white lines are silicon, by the way... and I thought I was a bodger.

Photos attached, opinions welcome.

Cheers

Iain

freddiemercurystwin · 2026-05-26T16:18:07+0100

Builders will only be interested once you've bought the place.

Dizzydalek · 2026-05-26T16:23:02+0100

freddiemercurystwin said:
Builders will only be interested once you've bought the place.

Yeah.

I was hoping to have someone lined up before I did just in case that crack is going to be terminal.

Iain

jj4091 · 2026-05-26T16:56:31+0100

It's too good to be true makes me think you have serious doubts about it and nothing can be said from those pics. apart from it needs a lot of remedial work. Is it very cheap? Is there any danger of it falling into the sea?
You really need to get professional advice from a surveyor, preferably a full structural survey, if you can't get a builder, the same as you would with any property of that age.

noseall · 2026-05-26T16:58:23+0100

Dizzydalek said:
Hi All,

Turning to you knowledgable lot for a bit of info on what could be a major issue or just some cracked render.. and I've no idea how to tell the difference

I've been to look at a cottage by the sea, and it's all too good to be true, apart from one fairly big issue round the back. I've attached a couple of photos for your viewing pleasure.

The property is rendered granite not brick, which is probably relevant. It was built in the mid 1800s so it's been there for a while. I've tried without success to get someone local to the cottage to go for a look-see but no joy so thought Ithere was no harm in asking what you lot thought.

I never thought to take better photos, who thought getting a builder would be such hard work

The white lines are silicon, by the way... and I thought I was a bodger.

Photos attached, opinions welcome.

Cheers

Iain

Stone built properties are notoriously ill behaved in terms of general flexibility. Couple that with the fact that someone has gone and covered over any clues that might have told a tale, with dashed render.

Is the crack visible on the interior too?

Dizzydalek · 2026-05-26T17:01:30+0100

noseall said:
Stone built properties are notoriously ill behaved in terms of general ,flexibility. Couple that with the fact that someone has gone and covered over any clues that might have told a tale, with dashed render.

Is the crack visible on the interior too?

Not been able to get inside yet, but I guess that'll be the big clue

Sales agents are being a bit crap.. what a surprise.

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