subsidence

  1. L

    Possible subsidence or lintel failure?

    We moved into this 1939 house 3 years ago, it’s in an area with trees and hedges at the back of the property the garden is also on a slope and there are drains on the gable end, at the affected side. When we purchased it had been rented out for approx 15 years and nothing alarming came back on...
  2. G

    Subsidence or settlement?

    Hi guys, found a property in my area (Dorset) that ticks the boxes and we'd like to buy it. But on closer inspection of the walls around the property we found some suspicious looking stair-step cracking in the brickwork. See pictures attached. The first picture should be the cracking on the...
  3. V

    Is it subsidence?

    Hi folks I'm in the process of purchasing a mid-terrace Edwardian house built on London clay. It has render on the rear which has a thin vertical crack from above a single storey extension more or less the whole way up (and a dodgy attempt to paint over it). There are a few other smaller cracks...
  4. N

    Cracks in brickwork - Subsidence?

    Hello, I've had my house about 5 years now, I did notice these cracks but nothing showed up in the report but now I'm starting to get quite worried about them. They've not gotten worse from what I can see and I can't see any cracks internally (Although, there's a cabinet right behind the cracks...
  5. A

    Is this likely to be subsidence

    Looking at buying this bunglaow, it was built in the 1950s and had a flat roof extension built in the 80s, you can see where they attach where theres a vertical crack. I'm not sure whether I should progress with an offer as I think it shows clear signs of subsidence, however, I have no...
  6. J

    Shrinkage or Subsidence? (External Garage)

    Hi all, Before contacting a structutral engineer, I thought it best to ask for advice from this forum. I've noticed this external crack on our external garage (it might have been there for ages, though!). Googling it points towards possible subsidence with it being stepped, though I'd...
  7. J

    Subsidence & Structural Engineer Call Out

    Good Evening, I want to get in a structural engineer to have a look at a few cracks in and outside our house. Everyone I know doesn't think I need to be worried about any of them as they're not mirrored inside/out etc. However, for peace of mind, I wouldn't mind getting a professional opinion...
  8. SomethingSomething

    Possible structural issues for property purchase - poor building survey

    Hi All, Looking for some advice please on this probate property to be purchased. It's going for £225k in West Midlands as a 1950s three-bedroom end of terrace with a ground floor extension, with a flat roof, split into two rooms (sitting room and utility room). The property generally needs...
  9. M

    Is this subsidence?

    Hi, I'm a first time buyer who has just moved into a flat in South East London - in a bit of a subsidence hot spot. It was built circa 1900. I recently spotted this crack next to a window - internal only, probably about 1mm (maybe slightly under). I am worried this might be subsidence. I found...
  10. S

    Possible subsidence?

    Hi all, We have had an offer accepted on a house, but are concerned there is structural damage. The home is a deceased persons home, so their solicitor is acting as executor. There has clearly been previous tests for subsidence, but apparently they have no documentation or reports relating to...
  11. G

    Subsidence- should I be worried?

    We moved into our Victorian (1875) home nearly 2 years ago. Have only recently noticed these cracks - should we be worried? The patio has been removed below window presumably as this is where the previous owners planned to open up to an extension (which we haven't done) and I'm assuming the...
  12. L

    Subsidence due to neighbours leaky roof

    Hi there, I am considering putting in an offer on a property that has subsidence. The neighbour on one side said his neighbouring property had a roof leak and it has hit the potential purchase harder than his property in the middle. Himself he had to replace joists in front living room and...
  13. A

    Possible subsidence to extension. How concerned should I be? Please help!

    Hello, I am in the midst of purchasing my first home. The property is a 3 bed semi detached. The property garage at the back was converted into a room and an extension/garage was built to the front (single storey) Directly under the left side of the window (on the outside) at the back, you...
  14. L

    Is it possible for building surveyor to spot evidence of subsidence in the past?

    Hi I am buying a property. The seller declares there is no subsidence issue in the past. They are only lived in the property for 2 years. They also said that the previous owner declared to them there was no subsidence in the past. My full building survey has also reported there is no sign...
  15. M

    Crack between brick extension and house

    We’ve discovered a large crack in the join of brick extension to our house. We had already noticed some cracking along the mortar lines of the bricks near where the extension was toothed-in to the house but they are quite small and appear to have been there for some time. The large crack near...
  16. H

    Cracking in brickwork where extension meets building, SUBSIDENCE??

    Hi, I am a new member here, in the process of buying a 3 bed 2 storey 1970's house and have noticed cracking in the masonry where the rear (single storey) extension meets the building. The cracks are stepped and go through both the bricks and the mortar. The extension itself is around 15 years...
  17. A

    Is this subsidence on exterior wall front of property?

    Hi there looking to buy this property but trying to figure out whether it's got subsidence issues and how much it would cost to do if so, would really massively appreciate anyone's help! Thanks
  18. L

    Very concerned external and internal cracks

    Hi I hope someone can help me please, I am concerned about my mums house as there appears to be some stepped cracking outside coming through the render. I now this has been there a while as it was filled in five years ago when the outside was painted but as you can see it has appeared again...
  19. CandiceM

    Discovery of large horizontal crack - pics

    Hi there, I need some help and opinions! We’ve recently moved into our 1950’s bungalow which we’re hoping to convert and add bedrooms/bathroom in the loft space. Before we undertake something bigger like that, we need to replace the existing windows. We noticed some cracking in the wall by...
  20. robodelfy

    Subsidence 12 years ago, House insurance confusion...

    Hi, I bought my terraced house in Bristol 5 years ago. 12 years ago they had some relatively minor subsidence, due to a broken drain apparently. I had a nightmare getting landlords insurance many years ago, but eventually got it with a broker. Now I'm moving back in and can't use them. I get...
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