Restoration & Refurbishment

Slope/subsidence in the 1st floor beedroom from the door the wall

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.02 PM

Hi, we do have a second viewing on a property this coming Saturday in Wanstead. So my question now, how can I ensure that this slope isn't cause by subsidence. The current owner does have a Certificate of Structural Adequacy form 2006 that the condition of the building is sufficiently stable and only superstructure repairs were required at this time. In the Certificate the root cause was assumed as "defective drains". Anyhow the upstairs bedroom does have a proper slope towards the wall. We couldn't see any cracks, however we will check in the 2nd viewing again. So my question now, would it help to bring one of you guys along to the viewing to check. But I'm certain they would not allow us to lift the floorboards to check what's under. Another option we simply need to order a structural survey. anybody does have any recommendations, please?! We really like the house but this is a bit worrying. Best Hans Martin P.S House is from 1922,and if we go for an offer + get accepted. There will be a lot of follow up work needed which I'm planniung to post here as well.