I just spoke with a local builder. He says it's an easy fix and likely caused by steel corrosion and over the years rain/damp has gotten in and frost has expanded the brick. He tells me it's nothing to worry about but will show on a survey as something that needs fixed.
Thank you for your responses guys. I feel more confident in making an offer on the house. Assuming it's just a matter of grinding out the rail and replacing the brick, how much do you think it would cost?
1 other thing I'd like to point out is that the pvc frame is bowing a little due to the...
Thank you jayrod so it doesn't appear to be anything more sinister?
I've uploaded a pic of the house and as you can see it's only at the handrail and doesn't travel up the house however I was worried about potential subsidence. Am I really over thinking this one?
Electrical engineering is my background and need some help with regards to these structural cracks on a house im looking to purchase. I'm not sure if it's cause by corrosion from balustrade, there's no water pipe leaking in behind. Any help is welcome guys and greatly appreciated about cause...
