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Is this something to be worried about

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Worried789 · 20/02/2026 14:42

Hi just looking for a bit of advice as I’m not sure if this is something to be concerned about.
We renovated and extended our house last year. This crack has appeared by one of the windows in the extension. I have heard a couple of times a loud sound coming from near the window (I think!). Does anyone know if this crack looks like something to be worried about or is this normal settlement?
I’m waiting to hear back from the builders on this but concerned in the meantime!
Thank you!

Is this something to be worried about
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PigletJohn · 20/02/2026 14:51

No, it is just a crack where two pieces of (probably) plasterboard meet.

Watch to see if it gets bigger, and look on the outside for any cracks. A pair of binoculars will help.

If the roof or the window or the wall move, that would be significant.

Worried789 · 20/02/2026 15:14

PigletJohn · 20/02/2026 14:51

No, it is just a crack where two pieces of (probably) plasterboard meet.

Watch to see if it gets bigger, and look on the outside for any cracks. A pair of binoculars will help.

If the roof or the window or the wall move, that would be significant.

Thank you for the reply! Stupid question probably but what are signs that the window has moved? More cracks forming right next to the window?
I can’t see any cracks from the outside so fingers crossed

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PigletJohn · 20/02/2026 15:22

Gaps or slanting.

Worried789 · 20/02/2026 17:03

Worried789 · 20/02/2026 15:14

Thank you for the reply! Stupid question probably but what are signs that the window has moved? More cracks forming right next to the window?
I can’t see any cracks from the outside so fingers crossed

Thank you!

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