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.
Link structural details to finished room dimensions.
What the drawing needs to explain
Use the same room and detail numbers on drawings and in the room book. Identify the approved revision for each item and which supplier still needs to provide information.
Decide this before construction
Prioritise decisions affecting several rooms before individual product choices. Then use room-by-room decision dates linked to the work that would otherwise wait.
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.