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!

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

If you have one done make sure that it is not from within the area of your builder .....because of the enchufe ...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

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?

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

Cheers

Cant beat offplan right Mitzy

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

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

I've sent you some links to view the photos

can we all see em mitzyboy?

You want to see my cracks?

Gotta Guage the age

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 park it forward two meters.

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

Thanks for being so helpful Hillbilly, really appreciated
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