Ok another survey post from us. The survey mentions the following:
There is evidence of deflection to the first floor, suspected as relating to the presence
of a masonry wall bearing off floor joists in between the rear landing/bathroom and
bedroom 3. Further investigation via opening up is recommended, which may
highlight the need for either installing a supporting beam within the depth of the floor
or below the kitchen ceiling, or replacing the masonry wall in a lightweight timber
stud and plasterboard alternative.
Below is the floorplan of the house and I can see what he means but would they really build a solid wall over floor boards? Am I missinterpreting this or do you think this is typical surveyor's caution?
There is evidence of deflection to the first floor, suspected as relating to the presence
of a masonry wall bearing off floor joists in between the rear landing/bathroom and
bedroom 3. Further investigation via opening up is recommended, which may
highlight the need for either installing a supporting beam within the depth of the floor
or below the kitchen ceiling, or replacing the masonry wall in a lightweight timber
stud and plasterboard alternative.
Below is the floorplan of the house and I can see what he means but would they really build a solid wall over floor boards? Am I missinterpreting this or do you think this is typical surveyor's caution?