Anyone ever had a structural report done
 

I've noticed some downward cracks appearing in the wall of my parking area which is raised up by about 3 meters.

I was considering having a structural report done so I could go forarmed to the builder if necessary. Anyone used one, and if so was it expensive?

Muchos G!

Re: Anyone ever had a structural report done
 

Never had one done here in Spain as I do my own, but if you want one done in your area.

All structural reports used to be done by the Aperejadors & Architects in Spain:ohmy:

If you have one done make sure that it is not from within the area of your builder :ohmy: .....because of the enchufe :huh: ...which is rife here.

Or alternatively if you can get one around your area a structural engineer, now I'm sure that there are a couple on this forum, who may be able to help for a fee no doubt, if they are still registered and practising :cool:

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Yes, I'm one of them, but not in your area I'm afraid!
Usual causes of cracks in (retaining) walls are: inadequate drainage of the ground being supported behind resulting in a build-up of water pressure; lack of movement joints resulting in cracking when thermal expansion/contraction occurs or just inadequate design of the wall or its foundations in the first place! There you go, advice for free ;) Can you post a photo?

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Thanks H, yes I'll do that tomorrow and you can see what you think

Cheers

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;) Cant beat offplan right Mitzy :rofl:

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I have yet to see any house in Spain without a crack or six, old or new. ;-)

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You have to be kidding me ..... a house in Spain without a crack :rofl:
You're going to have a rude awakening when you get here mate :)

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I've sent you some links to view the photos :)

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can we all see em mitzyboy?

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You want to see my cracks? :D

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Gotta Guage the age:D

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This usually goes horribly wrong when I try to post photos on here and they end up mega size

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Its the weight of your car pushing the wall out :eek: park it forward two meters. ;)

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:rofl: You're a surveyor too!!!!!
Mitzyboy, thanks for the pics, have sent you a PM.

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Thanks for being so helpful Hillbilly, really appreciated
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