Loft conversion cracks

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I'm having a loft conversion and was told it's ready for the floor to go in. I have absolutely no idea what thry have been doing up until this point as I don't really understand it.
I just went upstairs and noticed lots of cracks in the ceilings of the bedrooms. Is this normal? I'm worried it's unsafe. Especially as 2 of the cracks are above my children's beds. Do I need to move their beds?

I just went upstairs and noticed lots of cracks in the ceilings of the bedrooms. Is this normal? I'm worried it's unsafe. Especially as 2 of the cracks are above my children's beds. Do I need to move their beds?


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Before the LA coses, give them a call and take it from there. If a LA officer is already involved, give them a call the building regulations dept asap. They are there to try and ensure the place/work is carried out safely.
Good luck
I've blown up the pics of the cracks
The one nearest to the edge appears to have been caused by something dropping on it. The 2nd appears to have been along the joint of the ceiling board and possibly they just stood on one oist, too much weight causing that.
Once you have established what happened - the plaster, tell them to stick it back on if no further problems as that will be the best match.
Ask if builders have contacted the council re building regs. What is the room going to be used for? Builds regs are required if using the loft as a liveable space.
Decide what is best for you and move it forward.
Btw, are the builders insured and have you checked this out if they say they are?
Btw2 - if you have a mortgage on your property, most lenders will want to know about any significant changes to the property - you may want to read the T&C's for this lender.
Take care and good luck
I doubt it but your guess is as good as anyones here.
IMO, something droped on the bit near the edge of the wall and the other, big person standing on joist - but you could be right
just as much as me.
Re the screw, as I typed the above, I'll hand it to you as I recall a builders incident in a property of ours years ago, therefore the problbilty is that you are 60% correct and me 40% but we shall see. Importantly, you do often make the right calls and from the many posts I've read from you, you are very knowldgelbe.
Thanks
The party wall has that been created and if so what material was used? Are you mid-terraced so did you need 2 party walls?
Thanks
OP ignore this poster or he’ll soon have your thread closed.