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Buying house advice,tie rods in old detatched property - Normal / okay or run a mile ?
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Hi all and good morning.
I viewed an old detached property at the weekend, really liked it.
I noticed how some of the walls were uneven (like I see in many old properties). I took some pictures of the outside and saw 2x dinner plate pieces on left to right on one end of the property and 2x dinner plate pieces on the opposite end. I thought nothing of it until I showed the pictures to a relative. Who said they are tie rods connecting the opposite walls.
My questions are, are houses with these to be avoided. I appreciate that not all circumstances are the same, but does this affect a sale of a house , and of course insurance ?
Thanks in advance
I viewed an old detached property at the weekend, really liked it.
I noticed how some of the walls were uneven (like I see in many old properties). I took some pictures of the outside and saw 2x dinner plate pieces on left to right on one end of the property and 2x dinner plate pieces on the opposite end. I thought nothing of it until I showed the pictures to a relative. Who said they are tie rods connecting the opposite walls.
My questions are, are houses with these to be avoided. I appreciate that not all circumstances are the same, but does this affect a sale of a house , and of course insurance ?
Thanks in advance
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I assume you're talking something built prior to the 20th century?
If so, no. Many older properties have had ties installed over the centuries. It's perfectly normal.
Get a survey done from a surveyor or builder that properly understands and appreciates heritage properties. They are very different from even inter-war 20th century ones.5 -
No reason why it necessarily ought to be more risky than any other property of a similar age/type. If anything, it shows that it's been assessed and strengthened since it was built and therefore less of a risk than average.4
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If you are in any doubt, have a chartered structural engineer take a look - but be prepared to pay, I'm afraid.
Health Warning: I am happy to occasionally comment on building matters on the forum. However it is simply not possible to give comprehensive professional technical advice on an internet forum. Any comments made are therefore only of a general nature to point you in what is hopefully the right direction.2 -
Okay thanks very much its pre 20th century for sure yes! .Is there a "special" surveyor we need to use ?0
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It's a structural engineer you need, not a surveyor.
Health Warning: I am happy to occasionally comment on building matters on the forum. However it is simply not possible to give comprehensive professional technical advice on an internet forum. Any comments made are therefore only of a general nature to point you in what is hopefully the right direction.3 -
Okay many thanks - will the chartered structural engineer be instead of a surveyor or as well as.0
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The chartered surveyor does the general fabric survey.The structural engineer does the structural, i.e. loadbearing, survey which would include the tie rods.The former will often advise on the need for the latter.Health Warning: I am happy to occasionally comment on building matters on the forum. However it is simply not possible to give comprehensive professional technical advice on an internet forum. Any comments made are therefore only of a general nature to point you in what is hopefully the right direction.3
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Thanks very much - Would I be able to get a chartered structural engineer before buying the property ?0
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^ ^ Before moving in I mean0
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Yes, you could appoint an SE now. The owner will probably expect special attention in this area, or if they don't, they're naive.If the SE gives it the all clear, you can decide where to go with other surveys, especially if he/she gives you any pointers.0
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