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  • Who is responsible for settlement cracks after recent work?

    We've had some work done on the house downstairs recently, essentially converted the whole thing to open plan. Looks great and I thought the builder was good and reputable. But now we've got some cracks upstairs and people are telling me it could be because the builder did a bad job? Can anyone who does this kind of thing for a living lay it out for me? Could this be a normal thing, or should I get in touch with insurance about something like this?

    Asked by Cheryl on 11th Feb 2026
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    Structural Engineer in Bromley

    How do I go about hiring a structural engineer to quote me on removing a Load Bearing wall (Also confirm if it is load bearing or not in the first place!). I'm based in Bromley but I cannot find anything on Google.

    Asked by Kushal on 24th Jan 2022
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    TWO CRACKS APPEARING ON INTERNAL WALL IN HALLWAYWALL

    DOES THIS MEAN THE WALL NEEDS UNDERPINNING. THERE ARE TWO CRACKS RUNNING DOWN FROM THE CEILING ABOUT 16 INCHES LONG EITHER SIDE OF BEDROOM DOOR.

    Asked by Roger on 16th Oct 2024
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    Remove small load-bearing wall

    Ho much to remove a small (1-2m) internal wall which is load bearing? The wall would need to be replaced by a beam on the ceiling

    Asked by Lorenzo on 23rd Jan 2024
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    How long does it take to get planning permission approval?

    Does it take significantly longer or shorter to get planning permission approval depending on the type of project in question? Could you provide some examples, please? Thank you!

    Asked by Beverley on 9th Nov 2021
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    Building inspectors insurance

    My approved inspector’s insurance has ran out. What can I do about this, particularly if it’s affecting me right now?

    Asked by Sharon on 22nd Nov 2021
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    Attached vs detached garage building times

    Is it quicker to have an attached garage built or a detached garage?

    Asked by minesh on 30th Nov 2022
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    Concrete lintel

    We have a huge crack on the concrete lintel above the patio door. This door is now internal as it leads to the conservatory. How does that happen?

    Asked by Alice on 3rd Jan 2024
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    Price for a brick shed

    How much would it cost roughly to make a brick shed with a double glazing window and door?

    Asked by Shera on 13th Aug 2024
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    Do you need planning permission for a garage conversion?

    We want to turn our integral garage into a living room but I'm not sure if we need permission first. It's a detached house in a standard residential street.

    Asked by Cheryl on 28th Apr 2026
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