Minor Subsidence

Rupert_Bear

We have a property which is over 100 years old and noticed slight cracking about 3 years ago. However we had the matter investigated and apparently the drains under the kitchen had cracked causing very minor movement in that end of the house. The problem was rectified with drains being replaced and decoration made good.

I also hasten to add that no underpinning was required.

We are thinking about selling the house and without dishonest do we have to tell the potential buyers of that problem.

Any help appreciated.

silvercar

Only answer questions asked.

If asked, say that a wall developed a crack due to a drain problem. The drain problem has been rectified and the wall made good.

Don't use the word "subsidence" as that frightens people.

For a belt and braces approach, you could commission yourself a structural survey report on the area in question to show to buyers, in advance, that there is no remaining issue.

Rupert_Bear

silvercar wrote: »

Only answer questions asked.

If asked, say that a wall developed a crack due to a drain problem. The drain problem has been rectified and the wall made good.

Don't use the word "subsidence" as that frightens people.

For a belt and braces approach, you could commission yourself a structural survey report on the area in question to show to buyers, in advance, that there is no remaining issue.

Thanks for reply. However when the problem was noticed we requested the insurance company come out and inspect. They did and appointed Crawford and co their loss adjusters to deal. The work was carried out and for this to be done we claimed on our building insurance for the subsidence area.

When the work was completed they gave us a Cert. of Structual Adequancy to pass on to the buyer. This cert. goes on say reason the problem was caused and because of this there had been minor foundation movement. It then states the property is now stable.