Drainage issue - house movement?

Blakey74_2

EddyBaloch wrote: »

Thanks for your response.
In my case, as it stands it is not certain that there is any movement. Valuation survey didn't highlight anything. RICS building survey said internal need to be further investigated. Drainage issue identified and will be rectified by paying directly.

The concern I have is whether the drain might be leading to a bigger issue. The internal cracks are easily fixeable. No outside cracking on the house noted at all

Unfortunately I suspect only a structural engineer will be able to give you the answers you are looking for.

EddyBaloch

Got a structural engineer over. Seems like a case of surveyor covering his back by listing everything possible.

Overall I am relieved.The structural engineer cost was around £300 plus VAT in total. This was the cheapest I could find.

LadyDee

I had a very old property years ago that suffered serious subsidence which required underpinning, I then sold the house to purchasers who were well aware of the works having been done. Your vendors should be asking their insurance company to carry out these checks (and if necessary any work) and then the most important thing of all, ensure that that insurance company will continue cover on the house after your purchase.