House Survey

Rachna_83

I've had my house survey back. Its come back with the following immediate repairs:

1. Chimney removed in the kitchen but rest of chimney still intact in the bathroom upstairs. Needs support.

2. Evidence of movement noted to the front left corner at eaves level. The stonework projects out from the eaves. Surveyor believes it was due to damp penetration caused by poor gutters.

3. Undulation and movement noted to lintels on first floor - unlikely to be progressive.

4. Cracking and slight movement to the corner at eaves level at side elevation ( same location as point 3)

5. Quite a few roof issues; cracked/slipped slates, pointing though house is 1880's so expected this 

The movement I am really worried about. Though the surveyor feels it is not progressive but can't say from a single inspection.

Anyone have any advise? Potential cost?

I'm taking a builder there to give a quote but feeling very stressed out.

Mutton_Geoff

If the house has stood for over 140 years, I don't think it's about to fall down. The news is not full of Victorian era houses collapsing but maintenance is an issue, as is insulation etc. With all things building, all you need is a good builder and some cash.

Work out a budget to put things right and review your offer in the light of this (assume you are buying this place).

TheJP

Rachna_83 said:

I've had my house survey back. Its come back with the following immediate repairs:

1. Chimney removed in the kitchen but rest of chimney still intact in the bathroom upstairs. Needs support.

2. Evidence of movement noted to the front left corner at eaves level. The stonework projects out from the eaves. Surveyor believes it was due to damp penetration caused by poor gutters.

3. Undulation and movement noted to lintels on first floor - unlikely to be progressive.

4. Cracking and slight movement to the corner at eaves level at side elevation ( same location as point 3)

5. Quite a few roof issues; cracked/slipped slates, pointing though house is 1880's so expected this 

The movement I am really worried about. Though the surveyor feels it is not progressive but can't say from a single inspection.

Anyone have any advise? Potential cost?

I'm taking a builder there to give a quote but feeling very stressed out.

I would get a structural engineer in at this point rather than a builder, the seller is unlikely to entertain any negotiation if movement/subsidence has been properly certified.