Have some cracks appeared in wall and ceiling. Is it a surveyer i need?

Hello mlet, without first having a look at the problem it is difficult to advice you wether you need a surveyor or not ( possibly a fee charged ) but a local reputable builder may give you a free no obligation quote.hope this helps. Paint-Plus.

Hi, Are the cracks more than very fine cosmetic cracks or old plaster moving. If you are concerned about a structural problem then ideally you will need to consult a structural engineer. If you need one try and use a locally based engineer (to reduce their travel costs). Post a picture of the cracks if you are unsure, Regards, John Briner & sons

Cracks can be indicative of a number of things. 1)Cosmetic: initial shrinkage of materials plaster, timber etc, these can be remedied by filling and redecorating. 2)Structural:alterations may have been made to structure e.g. removal of load bearing structural walls, without sufficient support remaining.This may have lead to movement and therefore cracks. Remedy:Seek advice of structural engineer for advice. 3)If cracks are that severe that there are corresponding cracks on the external brickwork/ rendering, this may be a result of foundation movement caused by root damage from nearby trees. Alternatively broken or damaged drains can wash away support from beneath foundations. Remedy:Seek advice of structural engineer.

Dear Sir/Madam with regards your concern over the appearance of cracks at your property firstly i would approach a local friendly builder at this stage as he should be able to tell you if the cracks are just superficial or of a more serious nature i hope this helps regards

Hi mlet i would get a local builder in first to give you a free quotation and then on the outcome decide if a strucual survey is required this is not cheap!!! Regards Andy