- Front porch pulling away from a 1930s semi in Greenford. Cracks and a 10 mm gap where a rebuilt porch meets a 1930s house in Greenford, UB6. What we found, the likely cause and the repair we recommended.
- Conservatory separating from a house in Uxbridge. A rear conservatory in Uxbridge, UB8, with a history of movement and an 8 to 20 mm gap at the house wall. What we found and why removal was the sensible option.
- Collapsed lath and plaster ceiling in a converted house, Crystal Palace. A hallway ceiling that came down after a year-long leak in a period house divided into flats in SE19. What we found in the floor structure and how to repair it.
- Party wall cracking in an Edwardian terrace divided into flats, East Dulwich. Cracks up to 20 mm in the party wall of an Edwardian terrace in East Dulwich, SE22, with three different causes, a gap in the fire separation and a staged repair.
Every property is different, and these summaries are not advice about any other building. If you are worried about cracks or movement, tell us what you have noticed and we will recommend the right level of inspection.
