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Cracks Found During Survey

A property survey has flagged cracks in the walls that may indicate structural issues.

What Is Causing This?

  • 1Normal settlement cracks in a new or extended property
  • 2Subsidence or heave from ground movement
  • 3Thermal or moisture movement in the masonry

How Urgent Is This?

Fix Soon

This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.

What Needs to Be Done

A surveyor will assess the crack patterns, monitor them over time if needed, and recommend further investigation by a structural engineer if they indicate movement.

How Much Will It Cost?

£500 – £1,133

National average estimate

Labour: £500 – £1,100 | Materials: £0 – £33

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How to Prevent This

Commission a full structural survey (Level 3) when buying older properties. Monitor any cracks with dated pencil marks. Act on survey recommendations promptly.

Related Problems

Crack in Exterior Wall

A visible crack running through the outside wall of your property, which may be widening over time.

Subsidence Signs

Diagonal cracks appearing around windows and doors, doors sticking, and visible sinking on one side of the building.

Subsidence Reported in Survey

A surveyor has identified signs of subsidence, which may affect the purchase or insurance of the property.

Other Surveyor Problems

Subsidence Reported in Survey

A surveyor has identified signs of subsidence, which may affect the purchase or insurance of the property.

Damp Found in Survey

A property survey has flagged elevated moisture readings in walls, floors, or around windows.

Japanese Knotweed Near Property

Japanese knotweed found on or near the property during a survey, which can affect mortgages and property value.

Roof Problems Found in Survey

A property survey has identified issues with the roof such as sagging, missing tiles, or deteriorated felt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes cracks found during survey?
Normal settlement cracks in a new or extended property. Subsidence or heave from ground movement. Thermal or moisture movement in the masonry.
Is cracks found during survey serious?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
How much does it cost to fix cracks found during survey?
Typical costs range from £500 to £1,133 depending on severity and location. Get a free quote from a local surveyor on Tradesfolk.
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