Mr Clarke, Oldbury

July 2018

Structural Repairs

After noticing some cracks both internally and externally, Mr Clarke instructed a structural engineer to provide a report for his property. The property is a semi-detached house built circa 1935.

Report Observations

Front of house

Movement to the right and left hand side of the bay window at the first floor level, was noted.

Right of house

Gully’s had poor benching.

Rear of house

Cracks were noted above the patio door.

Storm Gully benching is poor.

Internally

An RSJ lintel has been installed between the lounge and the dinning room and hairline cracks above , were noted.

Cracks in the front bedroom in the bay window, cracks in the rear bedroom below the window and cracks to the wall between the front and rear bedrooms.

Loft

Roof purlins poorly supported and supports to existing gallows brackets are inadequate.

Recommendations

Repair works to identified affected areas, to include 3 gullies to be re-benched, Helibars to be installed to the rear of the house above the patio door and re-pointed, the partition wall between the front and rear bedrooms, then lath and plastered and lath and plastering is needed to the rear bedroom below the window.

Structural strips fitted to the bay window, then lath and plastered

Loft Space

The front purlin needs to be slate packed against the party wall and a metal plate to be installed between the gallows bracket and the chimney breast.

AllBritain Site Report.

Following the structural report, Ian visited the Mr Clarke to complete a site survey of the highlighted areas and produced a free quotation and recommendations for the repairs.

The Work

The work took 2 days to complete, with workmen paying particular care and attention to keeping the property clean and tidy throughout the project. Removing old materials as they worked and making sure the house was tidy each day before they left.

Outcome

Mr Clarke was very happy with the outcome and the duration the project had taken to completion. He wanted to complete the structural works before he could completely redecorate.