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House vibrating in high winds

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We live in the top floor flat of a Victorian detached house.


During the recent high winds I could feel the bed and sofa vibrate - a bit like when someone is 'jigging' their leg in bed/on the sofa.


Is this normal?


We are about to buy the freehold between all residents so I'm keen to know whether or not I should be worried.


Has anyone experience this in their home?

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  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,075 Forumite
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    You might want to get a structural engineer to look in the roof space, make sure everything is where it should be.
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  • FreeBear
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    During the recent high winds I could feel the bed and sofa vibrate - a bit like when someone is 'jigging' their leg in bed/on the sofa.

    Is this normal?

    The only time(s) I've experienced vibration of furniture was either during an earthquake (yes, we do experience small ones in England) or as a result of some heavy duty demolition work on a nearby building site.
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  • Furts
    Furts Posts: 4,474 Forumite
    People living near busy roads can feel traffic vibration through their homes. Sometimes I can sense when a lorry or bus passes by.

    But wind should not be an issue unless you are referring to excessive winds - perhaps 40 mph at a guess.

    One pictures a typical Victorian detached home as a solid structure that resists wind. However countless conversions to create flats have not been well built. You will have to seek professional help here -a full structural survey and perhaps more specialist advice.
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