Structural Survey Results - thoughts?

[EAB]

Hi all!

 

Currently in the process of buying a house and would greatly appreciate views on our structural survey findings.
 

The house is a three-storey end of terrace built in the early 1900’s. We expected some issues for the age. However, it has also flagged possible structural issues.

We are speaking directly with the surveyor this week but would appreciate any thoughts on the below:

 

1)      Cracking to the render, possibly caused by faulty drainage or plumbing. Suggest drainage report followed by CCTV inspection. If defects found drains are likely to be able to be sleeved but an inspection of the foundation may be required to check for erosion.

 

 

 

2)      Horizontal cracks were observed in the render, possibly caused by cavity wall tie failure

 

 

3)      Crazing cracks are visible in the render. Can occur when the render has dried too quickly due to heat/wind. Drainage survey suggested to rule out underlying issues.

 

 

4)      Roof has serious distortion. Additional timbers have been incorporated but also appear to be distorted. Suggest structural engineer inspection - Solar Panels have been fitted and we have already requested relevant documentation for the fitting through our conveyancer, including an MCS certificate.

 

 

Thanks in advance!

[twice round the block]

Has the property being reroofed from slate to tiles?

Property is 100 years old, so expect some movement due to internal and external changes that have been made over that period. 

[Marvin]

 

Worth getting an understanding of what the surveyor considers the rectifying works would entail in the worst case scenario. Then you have an understanding of the risks you would be taking on....

 

Drains problem: CCTV survey £200? Then you will know better the extent of the problem your facing

Drains fix along side of house: Lined ?

Inspection of foundations?

Possible underpin of side wall?

 

 

[markc]

Cracks in render don’t look bad at all, think surveyor is just covering their ar@#.

roof sag is due to tiles being fitted in place of slates which are much lighter.

as the house has been stood there for over 100 years without serious cracks etc. I wouldn’t be concerned.

I once had to argue with a surveyor who put a concern regarding the fast growing  big conifer in garden … actually a Sycamore that had been there for around 100 or so years

[Marvin]

Lots of weight from the top set of purlins that seem to be unsupported within the required distances, this would weigh the roof down?

 

https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/B/BC Guidance Note Purlin and Rafter Sizes.pdf

Edited August 22, 2022 by Marvin
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