r/DIYUK 5d ago

Looking to buy a house and wondering if this crack is really worrying / how much it would cost to fix?

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u/Brocklette 5d ago

You need to put look for many clues to work out if this is a problem or not. One localised picture would tell you much. You need to assess .... Can the crack be seen outside Does the crack go all the way from the floor to the ceiling Is to crack wider at the top or wider at the bottom. How old is the been a crack. Does the plaster sound hollow Is there any drainage nearby or pipes in the vicinity. Where do the cracks run from and too Plus a few others. Then you can begin to workout what the problem is and how much to fix it.

The simple way is to get a builder in or a surveyor to look before you buy it.