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Bricklaying & Repointing

Tie in of extension failed?

Anonymous user 17/03/2024 - 2.31 PM

My property is 100+ years old, end of terrace, built as a two up two down with old stone. In the 1970s a double extension was added to the back for a kitchen and bathroom. In the early 2000s the property was part a renewal scheme in the local area and the side of the house was pebbledashed, and the extension seemed to be pebbledashed separately with a join in the middle. Recently when attempting to sell the property the valuation surveyor pointed out that there was some movement and it seemed like the tie in has failed and the extension could be leaning. At the very top of the building at the join, there appears to be a half inch gap? A structural engineer will of course be attending to assess it. From a google search I have found that this could be anything from a relatively straightforward job for a builder to rectify, to the extension needing to be knocked down and replaced! Gulp! I was wondering if I could have an idea of what to expect in terms of fixing it? TIA.

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Anonymous user

Extension don’t normally need to be knocked down. The structural Engineer may advise that the existing foundation on the extension may need under pinned. This involves digging sections under footings 1m3 and fill with concrete and reinforcing. Or another option use hele bars which are steel rods what can be disced into brick or block work what can stop building moving any more. We can always quote for either of these options and inspect the job Many thanks, AJ WAITE BUILDERS. Find us on Facebook and Instagram
Answered17 February 2024
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Ton of bricks

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March
get someone to add stitching ties where the crack is to prevent further movement of the extension. Also the foundations may need underpinning to reinforce them as its still cheaper then taking down the extension.
Answered17 February 2024
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JJB Building

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Spalding
Get bc to look at and heli bar repair and or internal skin tied in pier.
Answered18 February 2024
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Anonymous user

Underpin the extension and add stitching ties.
Answered25 February 2024
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