crack

Hello, We’ve just moved into a rented flat and discovered a couple of things - Every wooden surface is painted with lead paint or has lead paint layers beneath non-lead paint. Throughout the flat the paint is cracked, peeling and flaking (down to the original woodwork), and we’re a bit...

We had our house repointed a couple of years ago and have noticed some of the mortar cracking again in the exact same place. Also had the cement window fixed which seems to be having similar issue, and can see there seems to be a gap in the window frame. Any advice?

Hello, Background info: Roughly 1.5 years ago got uPVC windows replaced with new uPVC windows. House is 60s construction, likely originally timber frame. Exterior of window has row of soldier bricks and surveyor said likely no lintel. I am not sure when the crack appeared as it was covered by a...

Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advice. Moved into our home in February 2023, we had a couple of concerns with cracked ceilings which we highlighted before instructing a Level 2 RICS survey, I know in hindsight we should have had a level 3... The survey came back rather positive with a...

Hello, I see there are a plenty of questions like these. We moved to this property not long ago and there were a few cracks on the facade with this one mostly being very prominent. Could this be a subsidence since it's run as if it's stepped? The inside of the property has cracks as well but...

Hi everyone. New poster here so I hope this is the right part of the forum. I’m hoping for a bit of advice/reassurance on a new crack that’s just appeared all of a sudden this week. It’s above a window on the second floor (back) of a 1930s end terrace. In summer of 2022 the window was replaced...

For an older Bis woodburning fireplace I have attached 1/4 hardie backer surround. It is loose against the fireplace sheet metal but secured to studs on both sides. While deciding on tiles, a hairline crack developed over the door of the fireplace. I filled with thinset (mapei ultraflex) and...

Hi folks, removing wallpaper from my bedroom and noticed a number of cracks along what I understand is a Bressumer Beam. The cracks run along the beam itself as well as the walls on either side of the beam. It looks like the previous owner may have attempted to fill the cracks at some point...

Looked at a house to buy - after an experts opinion on these cracks (see pics). All around same window. The adjacent exterior brickword doesnt appear to have any cracks. Doesnt move when pressed down. cheers

We had our verge mortar replaced one month ago. The roofer took off all the tiles, replaced the under cloak, and then put new mortar down and replaced the tiles. Would anyone have any ideas of what went wrong? The mortar has come away from the under cloak along its full length, and a few...

Hi all I’m a complete novice looking for some advice after spotting some cracking around a concrete lintel on a dormer bungalow (mid 60s built). Is this something I should be concerned about? Recently spotted it although there’s no telling how long it’s been there. It can be seen both...

Hi, In the process of removing plaster I've uncovered some cracks in the blockwork of one wall (see attached picture). This wall is an upstairs interior wall with no wall directly below it. The house was built in the 50s. Does anybody know what may have cased this cracking and how recent it's...

There is a plastic pupe running up the corner of my living room that is chased into the dot and dab wall, it was almost at the surface at the top and caused a big crack. I’ve repaired the crack for now with toupret filler but I’m wondering if there is a stronger method I can use where it is very...

I had some replacement PVC windows installed in April this year, and since then we have had a crack appear in the painted over pebbledash underneath the top bay window. I have now noticed just yesterday some new hairline cracks in the interior of the top bay window that are diagonal in nature...

Hi, We have a fireplace around a gas fire and the white micromarble back panel now has a thin crack that starts at the corner of the cutout for the fire and runs for about 15 cms into the back panel. The panel is plain white with only light speckles in it so it's not like the crack is hidden in...

I know it may have been the worst job a carpenter has made to my house. Got old stair post clad with 10mm timber and gaps was filled with filler. This keep cracking when season change and temperature in the house rise. Would be good to open the gap between the 2 timber and fill it with...

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...

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any idea what the source of this cracking might be? It's a 1960's house with brick walls at ground floor measuring 300 mm thick, the first floor (front and rear elevation) is rendered and measures around 260mm thick so i'm assuming it's a different walling...

Hey, noticed this appear recently wondered if it looks abit dodge? Cheers.

Hello, I am a FTB and offer has been accepted already. During the building survey, the cracks have been mentioned in the report and I am not sure how severe this is and how much this would affect in terms of cost and the structure of the property, safeness, etc. Two storey extension towards the...