Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Wall crack
Hello,
We have a few cracks in the walls of our property which I assumed were settlement cracks but one has widened and grown over the summer (pic attached) so am concerned it may be subsidence-related. I have a quote from a very good structural engineer but the cost of him doing a survey is nearly £2000! In the first instance, I was hoping someone could have a look and do a less thorough survey just so we could know whether it's anything sinister. Perhaps that's not possible but if anyone has any advice and/or can recommend someone, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Emma
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Permalink Reply by adamvietnam on
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Hi Emma,
Have sent a connection request
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Permalink Reply by Liz Gray on
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Hi Emma,
Are you living anywhere near the Gospel Oak-Barking line? Vibration FX seem to have increased lately - back to the old levels around 2012.
Liz
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Hi Emma
Have you checked whether your building insurance covers subsidence? Insurers can send out an engineer, which may work out much cheaper in the long run.
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I read somewhere - I think Guardian Money - that someone ended up with a higher premium on their insurance because they hired a surveyor through their insurance company - like some sort of subsidence warning, even though it was found to be nothing.
I can't find the article but I remember thinking at the time to never to ask my home insurance company to investigate what might be problem.
I could be dreaming it or going mad but maybe check that before phoning. Maybe it was just a rouge insurance company which is why it was in the consumer champions section (I think). I am sorry my memory is rubbish.
I hope all is ok.
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Permalink Reply by Emma S on
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Thanks Lou, I think I saw something similar somewhere! I'm not sure what to do as I feel if I get a private survey done and don't tell the insurers they may claim further down the line that I haven't been upfront with them. But equally, I don't want to end up with the scenario you describe, especially if it doesn't need major work! Thanks again.
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We have confirmed subsidence which is being handled by our insurers. If you think it would help, PM me ... I can send you a photo of our subsidence crack for comparison and tell you about the process as we have experienced it.
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Thanks Jane, that would be so helpful if you have time. Would really appreciate it. Will PM you.
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Looks like subsidence: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/aug/17/cracking-summer-uk...
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