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Hi
Reports done by an engineer at request of owners to determine extent of subsidance of back 2 blocks and cracking to render.
There are 3 blocks consisting of 11 villas/townhouses. Report says – 2 blocks need underpinning with one needing some underpinning of side walls as well. Render has insufficient weepholes and is causing moisture and drummy render. Needs at least half re- render, weephole replaced and 3 coats of paint. Complex is nearly 14 years old and has had no work done on exterior ever.
Report was made final Oct 2014 and quotes for work obtained. Option 1 – underpinning, necessary render repair/ weepholes and paint. Option 2 – underpinning, full render replacement/ weepholes and paint. I’d be happy with option 1. An engineer has been managing the quotes and is recommending that due to set up cost the work be done in one go. The cost to each owner is substantial and it means some financial stress on everyone including me however what is the alternative??
Keeps getting deferred and deferred and no decision to do anything. The whole exterior is cracked with render crumbling off in parts and apparently major cracking inside back 2 properties understandable considering that they need underpinning.