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How to assess a crack caused by foundation issues By Martinez De La Casa Architects
Cracks in relation to foundation problems are generally arch shaped and are normally one of the most expensive construction defects to resolve, involving underpinning or other specialised techniques.
Horizontal cracks are normally not caused by foundation problems, and can be the result of terminal expansion, joints between different materials, or by expansion added to by the absence of rendering meshes.
Cross shaped cracks can be evidence of movement produced by earthquakes or nearby vibrations.
Requesting a Structural Survey is now common practice in Spain, affordable and typically proven to save clients money by avoiding problem properties. For the nominal cost of 70€ + IVA, Martinez de la Casa Architects offer a Building Survey and Defects Assessment for property buyers and owners throughout Almeria, Murcia and Alicante.
The service includes a property inspection by the Architect, with on-site defects advice and appropriate plan of action. A survey inspection will expose potential hidden costs.
Recommended before buying a home, Martinez de la Casa Architects (fully insured) also offer full Technical Property Reports, officially stamped by the College of Architects, for 400€ plus IVA. They can also provide sclerometers, hygrometers, luxmeters and poroscope inspection services (by separate quote) to find hidden damages.
Martinez de la Casa Architects offer invaluable help to mediate any works, making sure you have the correct licenses, plans or quotes for the works.
Martinez de la Casa Architects is the Number 1 company in EPC Certificates (121€ inc IVA) and Number 1 for Antiquity Certificates/Retrospective Licences for pools (190€+IVA) and extensions (270€ +IVA). Martinez de la Casa Architects also offers superb discounts for groups (+2) or if you require more than one certificate for your property done at the same time. Plus, if your solicitors are studying your case, ask them to contact us to provide the necessary certificate/s, and we will make the whole process easier, cheaper and faster for you.
For all enquiries or to arrange an appointment please call 665 810 411 or visit
www.martinezdelacasa.com to see an impressive list of over 100 testimonials by different clients.
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