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Cracks Survey

Cracks in Buildings are caused by:

Thermal expansion 
Moisture expansion 
Chemical expansion 
Subsidence and heave  
Adjacent Excavations 
Mining Foundation movement
Timber rot within the supporting structure
Removing structural support
Drains 
Vegetation growth

Inadequate Design  

Agreed Party Wall Surveyor serving Thanet

Party Wall Third Surveyor serving England and Wales

Bruce Spenser MSc LCGI