Assess structural damage and recommend action

Imogen requested 3 quotes from Renovators in Coburg North

  Our house dates from the 40s or 50s, and is solid brick. There's an extension on the back of the house, that we suspect dates from about the 70s, and is made of some kind of sheeting - maybe asbestos? Since we moved in seven years ago, there's been a small crack along the ceiling where the extension connects to the back of the original house, a connection about 1.5m in length. Recently the crack has widened considerably, and is now about 2cm wide. In about the last week, water has started leaking through the toilet ceiling - the toilet is adjacent to the extension connection.
We're looking for advice on whether we can shore up the extension and patch the roof, or whether the whole thing needs to come off and a new back exterior wall and door fitted. We don't think we're ready to replace the extension at this stage, although that is the long-term plan.
We believe there is also some water pooling under the house, and we'd like advice on what problems this might be causing (is this related to the above?) and how it could be fixed.

Renovators that Responded

Lianas Constructions

Quote Details

  • Suburb Coburg North, VIC 3058
  • Specialisation Structural renovations
  • Date Listed 3 Jun 2014 - 7:40 pm

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