ᐅ Crack across several 60x60 cm living room tiles. Has anyone experienced this?

Created on: 25 Dec 2023 11:26
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djb-computer
Hi everyone,
This is a semi-detached house from 2010, everything was built by the developer and their professional tradespeople, so no amateur work involved. The floors are tiled with 60x60 cm (24x24 inch) tiles.
Now, there is a (stress?) crack across three tiles right in the middle of the living room.

Can you share your collective knowledge and give me some advice?
Is this something that any insurance would cover?
Should this be repaired (to protect the building structure)? If yes, how?
Is it necessary to investigate the cause?

Photos attached.
(Sorry, I didn’t bother cleaning before taking the pictures 🙂 )

Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas to all!

Dunkle graue Bodenfliesen mit diagonalen Fugenlinien und glatter Oberfläche.


Nahaufnahme einer dunklen grauen Fliesenoberfläche mit senkrechter Fuge und horizontaler Linie.


Dunkler, glänzender Boden mit zwei Fugenlinien und glatter Oberfläche.


Dunkle, grob texturierte Bodenplatten mit einer schmalen vertikalen Fuge in der Mitte.
KlaRa26 Dec 2023 18:17
Mötelly schrieb:

First, check with the builder or supplier. There might be poor workmanship involved, which would then be a case for an expert assessor.

1.) The builder is unlikely to admit that any construction work under their responsibility was done poorly.
2.) Note my advice: The warranty expired after 5 years. At this point, it is pointless to try to get in touch with the site manager from back then.
3.) Correct, this is a classic case for an expert assessor. In fact, a certified specialist in flooring responded to you about 50 minutes ago!
That should leave no questions unanswered...
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djb-computer
26 Dec 2023 19:41
Many thanks to everyone. Especially to @KlaRa for the very detailed response and expert assessment. I will have a professional handle it.

PS: The tiler sold his business about 4 years ago and is now focusing on his family.
I believe the developers are retired by now as well 😉