Good morning everyone,

 

I have a number of cracks in an 80s mock-tudor house I purchased a few months ago. Those which were visible to us and the surveyor at the time of purchase were not of any major concern, but some which have been filled or previously repaired are returning (my assumption is due to construction type and age and some typical movement, but others are larger than I'm comfortable with) and I'm trying to ascertain the right professional to contact for a more detailed survey. 

 

My thoughts are initially a structural engineer or reputable firm, but I'd welcome others' thoughts as it could be that there is a better starting point. Photos of some of the worst offenders are attached which is on both sides of one corner of the house. 

 

I appreciate the support and as a newbie am turning to others for the help as this is way beyond my past experience!

 

Craig

Morning, many cracks are nothing to worry about but yours appear to show the corner sinking and breaking away. This is definitely a SE job and investigation pits would be an advantage. 

Thanks for this Mark. IT does certainly look like there is a weakness in this corner. I've asked a couple of local chartered firms to confirm availability so I can get someone to look at it sooner rather than later. Appreciate the input.

I'd be interested in knowing what the surveyor said when you bought the house given it's so recent a purchase so presumably those cracks have reappeared in quite a short time.  Were they the same sort of size? And in the same sort of place? 

No obvious issues that might be contributing? big trees close to house? water washing away sandy soil over time? (Dodgy drain, leaky gutter??). Had a neighbour once who had a problem from massive Lleyandi, a good 10m from his property, but it was clay soil and they are thirsty trees 

But as above (non expert here) needs an SE view. Keep us updated?