Surveyor recommends demolition of substandard extension
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:04 am
We are in the conveyancing process of a Victorian house and got a Building Survey done. We haven't received the full report yet, but the surveyor sent through some photos and comments.
One comment that stood out: The surveyor recommended to allow to demolish the entire bathroom extension and rebuild, stating it's a 'substandard' structure.
The attached photo shows a big gap in the joint between the original house and the extension. This gap is on the side adjoining the neighbour's house so not visible from outside. There seems to be some kind of filler between the gap, any idea what this could be?
Externally the extension looks ok but it is covered in render. Internally there is some water damage from leaking gutters.
Any suggestions on how this can be repaired? Is the surveyor just being overly cautious? We will be getting the whole bathroom remodelled.
Thanks in advance!
One comment that stood out: The surveyor recommended to allow to demolish the entire bathroom extension and rebuild, stating it's a 'substandard' structure.
The attached photo shows a big gap in the joint between the original house and the extension. This gap is on the side adjoining the neighbour's house so not visible from outside. There seems to be some kind of filler between the gap, any idea what this could be?
Externally the extension looks ok but it is covered in render. Internally there is some water damage from leaking gutters.
Any suggestions on how this can be repaired? Is the surveyor just being overly cautious? We will be getting the whole bathroom remodelled.
Thanks in advance!