What this work involves
Cracks and movement can have several causes. Gather existing information and arrange assessment before choosing a repair method. Consider the transition between an existing building and an extension.
- Existing drawings and foundation information
- Damage or new load assessment
- Ground and structural information
- Suitable methods
- Monitoring and completion records
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Record how valued interior elements will be protected and remain accessible during structural work.
What the drawing needs to explain
Prepare a detail sheet for the door, frame, skirting and wall together. Identify retained elements, refinished surfaces and locations requiring bespoke work.
Decide this before construction
Dismantle retained elements only with an agreed recording and storage plan. Take final bespoke measurements after assessing the adjoining substrate.
Cost factors for this service
Investigations, access, method and scale determine the cost. Floor area alone is usually insufficient for a reliable estimate.
Bring this to the discussion
Damage photographs, building age, earlier reports and plans.
Questions about the work
Does every crack mean foundation failure?
No. Cracks can have other causes. Their nature, development and relationship should be assessed before drawing conclusions.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.