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Terrible extension - structural engineer/ builder?

Hi everyone. Hoping you can provide some sage advice.

We have made an offer on a semi-detached bungalow in need of some repair. It is in generally good nick, but needs to be completely redone inside. It also has a tiny lean to/single story extension which was terribly done, and has literally moved away from the wall (it is off the kitchen).

We have had a buildings survey and the surveyor has said, it's not subsidence, just a shoddily built extension with shallow foundations, single skin brickwork and not tied into main structure of house. He has recommended we seek advice from a structural engineer to estimate cost of repair.

We were planning to just have it demolished as it looks truly beyond repair. However, I am worried about buildings insurance as it may still be moving (although I have looked online for insurance quotes and managed to find some for under £150pa)... I have tried to find a structural engineer to come and see it without luck.

What do you think about asking a builder to come and have a look and cost us for repair/demolition, and not getting a SE report, or would you persist in trying to find a SE?

Many thanks!

Comments

  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    If it's that bad, demolition will mostly be the cost of removing the rubble. Get some mates round, buy a few sledgehammers and a lot of beer and pizzas, get a skip delivered, and have some fun.
  • BeattieOG
    BeattieOG Posts: 29 Forumite
    AdrianC wrote: »
    If it's that bad, demolition will mostly be the cost of removing the rubble. Get some mates round, buy a few sledgehammers and a lot of beer and pizzas, get a skip delivered, and have some fun.

    It absolutely is that bad! Thanks - I'm glad you don't think we're being silly not pursuing the SE survey/report.
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