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daniel.prasal
New Member
Hi All,
I'm in a position of buying my first house and have been on a viewing yesterday. It is great sized 3 bed house with large garden. It needs a lot of work, which Im' ready for, but one thing concerns me and waving a red flag in fromt of my eyes. On the upper floow there is a seriuos wall crack above doors that spans across two doors. The crack is visible from both sides of the wall, so I understand it goes through the wall. My knowledge about structural engineering is next to nothing, but I belive it might be a wall that supports roof. There is a chimney brest along this wall and the wall itself spans accross the middle of the house. The house is around 60-70 years old and wall internal walls are brick walls. I haven't noticed any cracks to outside walls. I made some photos. I would appreciate any advice if that is something serious and just walk away from getting that house or is it minor thing that is not going to ruin my wallet.
I'm in a position of buying my first house and have been on a viewing yesterday. It is great sized 3 bed house with large garden. It needs a lot of work, which Im' ready for, but one thing concerns me and waving a red flag in fromt of my eyes. On the upper floow there is a seriuos wall crack above doors that spans across two doors. The crack is visible from both sides of the wall, so I understand it goes through the wall. My knowledge about structural engineering is next to nothing, but I belive it might be a wall that supports roof. There is a chimney brest along this wall and the wall itself spans accross the middle of the house. The house is around 60-70 years old and wall internal walls are brick walls. I haven't noticed any cracks to outside walls. I made some photos. I would appreciate any advice if that is something serious and just walk away from getting that house or is it minor thing that is not going to ruin my wallet.