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!

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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
Karma sent

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I see two reasons for the problem in addition to JDR's help.

1) Tha there car is Red.

2) No hole at the base of the wall for it to relieve itself.

Thanks for showing us yer crack though, got anymore dirty pictures:D

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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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No just Newtons law "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction" except this time its popping out the side. ;-)
And been a hands on builder for 40 odd years ;-)

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:rofl: :rofl:

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:rofl: :rofl:

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Well looks nothing serious to me , just a little settlement cracking , dont worry but take jdr s advice , and park forward more , and you will be fine ..

Wack some polyfilla on it and repaint and you will be fine .:thumbup:

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Or even back 2 meters.. :lol: :rofl: :ohmy:

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forward two meters and it will be at the bottom of the garden after it rolls down the hill, and back two meters it will be in the swimming pool. But at least it will get rid of my cracks.

Should my crack get bigger, I will not hesitate to share it with you all

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Aye, were looking forward to it:D In the meantime slap some white paint on top of it like the last person did:D

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The last person was the builder :eek: :D

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I rest me case M'lud:D

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I have named it the Berlin Wall :)

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Why, is the car German:rofl:

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No ..... because if it comes down, whats on the other side will come pouring through onto my side :)

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Russians or water ?

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Just very dodgy neighbours.

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Beyond that wall is a road, and behind that is a German's villa :D

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Ach Zo, Der Englander mitt der crack ist making mein villa befellen
Und, vile ein nicht mention der var, Ich beliefen der crack hass bin gerfillen mit der picha ov der fallen madonna mit der big boobies und der shweinhund englander iz tekenn der pizzeren !!!

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Lol

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:rofl:

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Heh heh .... this threads been a good crack hasn't it :)

I spoke to the Germans earlier and they assured me that they didn't start it
Mumbled something about Poland but I'm not sure what it was

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Kraków???? :rofl:

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brill post, karma'd.