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Quick update, the Surveyor didn't spot one of the cracks (first couple of pics) but did the one with the white bricks. Is this a belt and braces approach? To the rear left hand side of the garden room rear elevation, brickwork has suffered from vertical cracking on the outer face and to the...

Thanks all for the advice, it's reassuring that a number of contributors are pointing to the same cause. One final question... What should we do to sort the issue, prevent damp and possibly stop them developing further? Does it need a special sealant injecting in the crack? Is it worth...

Hi Ken, Thanks for the long and detailed reply. The first two pics are on a west facing wall so the other side is south facing. The length of that wall is about 12m but it has an expansion joint approx 8m along. The face you can’t see is about 1m before a bay window (you can see this in...

Thanks for all the advice. I did spot it looked like some had a brick out, I don’t know why, there aren’t cracks top or bottom of it. I also suspect the cracks are due to movement. Interesting comment about not knowing if/when it will get worse or not. Trouble is we don’t know how long...

Hi Terryplumb. Thanks for the sage advice (y) Please don’t worry though!. Surveyor is booked in, he is RICS AND comes with recommendations. However, I know there are some very knowledgable members on here who can give some good advice based on a few dodgy photos. I’d appreciate that advice...

Hi All, Some advice will be appreciated on these cracks I've spotted on a house we are intending to buy. The house is built into a slope, these cracks appear at two corners of an extension built in 2000. I'm a bit concerned something serious is going on and would appreciate second opinions...