ᐅ House crooked, paving uneven, or exterior plaster uneven?

Hello everyone,

we are currently in the process of purchasing an almost new house, 2 years old.
It has also been inspected by a building surveyor and was found to be in good condition.
We then went through the photos and noticed the following, see attachment.
From the given angle, the gap at the base appears uneven. It is the same on the other side as well.
Now, it is quite a distance to the house to inspect it more closely.
Beforehand, could this indicate any structural misalignment of the house, something to be concerned about?
Thank you!

PS: apart from the usual small cracks in the plaster, there are no settlement cracks or similar visible anywhere, neither inside nor outside.

Schlaumeier86 schrieb:

First of all, could this indicate that the house is leaning, something to be concerned about?

Option 1: The house has settled (unlikely)
Option 2: The foundation insulation is not level (unlikely)
Option 3: The pathway was installed with a slope (likely)

You’ll need to use a spirit level and/or ask the seller.

This is a very poor photo with lens distortion.
If you look at the five rows of stones, the left side appears to be about one third wider than the right side.
On the right, it also looks like there is an unintended raised area in the paving.
Then the edge of the step by the wall seems to have a gap of about 5cm (2 inches) from the house wall, while near the gutter (what kind of narrow gutter is that?) it appears to be only about one centimeter (0.4 inches).
Am I correct in assuming that gravel is still missing there?

I assume that this is due to the paving and not the house. During the construction phase, so many measurements and leveling checks are made repeatedly. Settlement would show different signs. In contrast, paving can have as many bumps as a teenager has pimples.
However, of course, I cannot guarantee this. In my opinion, this would also not be a reason for a price reduction.

ypg schrieb:

This is a really poor photo with lens distortion.
If you look at the 5 rows of stones, they appear about a third wider on the left side than on the right.
On the right, it also looks like there is an unintended raised section of paving.
Then, the edge of the step along the wall appears to have a gap of about 5 cm (2 inches) from the house wall, whereas near the gutter (what kind of narrow gutter is that?) it seems to be only about one centimeter (0.4 inches).
Am I correct in assuming there is still gravel missing?

I assume this is an issue with the paving and not the house. During construction, everything is checked countless times for level and alignment. Settlement shows other signs. In contrast, paving can have as many bumps as a teenager has pimples.
However, of course, I give no guarantee. And in my opinion, this would not be a reason for a price reduction.

Yes, gravel is still supposed to be added.
And no, it’s not about a price reduction.
The thing is, with any house, there can be minor issues unnoticed by laypeople that may have significant consequences later on.
A tilt or misalignment of whatever kind doesn’t bother me, as long as I can assume that the risk of needing foundation repairs or similar problems after a certain time following purchase is not higher than with any other house.
Since the house is built on a slope, on filled (provably well-compacted but) gravel, I am a bit more cautious than I might otherwise be.
By the way, there is no gutter yet, which the building inspector also already criticized.
But that is a separate item on the to-do list.

Has it not been occupied at all yet?

ypg schrieb:

Has it not been lived in at all?

About half a year or so... It was sold for personal reasons.