ᐅ Crack in basement ceiling is getting larger—who should I contact?
Created on: 27 Feb 2025 02:06
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KellerMaus
Hello everyone, we bought a house last year that was built in 1987. Since we moved in, there has been a crack in the basement ceiling that is getting bigger. Who would be the best or first point of contact for this? A structural engineer or a building inspector?
What I mainly want to know is whether the crack could be dangerous or if it’s just something that can be simply filled in.
What I mainly want to know is whether the crack could be dangerous or if it’s just something that can be simply filled in.
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MachsSelbst28 Feb 2025 16:23wiltshire schrieb:
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If you are unsure, ask a structural engineer.That’s all there is to it.
Only the structural engineer, who visits the site to get the full picture and reviews the plans and calculations, can ultimately make that assessment.
ateliersiegel1 Mar 2025 13:44I would apply a “marker” by putting a small dab of plaster on a spot where you feel there is significant movement. This way, you can observe how the situation develops.
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MachsSelbst2 Mar 2025 22:57Yes, install this support... and then call the structural engineer...
Honestly, the house is 35 years old, and suddenly, after renovation work, cracks are appearing. Anyone who just puts a dab of plaster on it and then "monitors" it as an absolute layperson is really to blame if the house ends up sinking...
No one wants to hear bad news, but it can’t be helped. A professional needs to take a look; anything else is grossly negligent.
Honestly, the house is 35 years old, and suddenly, after renovation work, cracks are appearing. Anyone who just puts a dab of plaster on it and then "monitors" it as an absolute layperson is really to blame if the house ends up sinking...
No one wants to hear bad news, but it can’t be helped. A professional needs to take a look; anything else is grossly negligent.
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KellerMaus29 Apr 2025 19:31derdom schrieb:
What happened next? Has anyone with expertise had a chance to take a look by now?It took some time, but finally someone came by. In the end, we were advised to do exactly what @ateliersiegel had already suggested: just apply some plaster and then monitor it closely to see how it behaves. There is no immediate danger, but it definitely needs to be kept under observation.
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