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Corner cracks

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slugjelly · 05/11/2026 11:29

Panicking so badly about all the cracks in my Victorian house (new). These cracks above the lintel — do you think they’re going to end up being a really bad thing? Over 50 years ago this was changed with the front door moved to the side and this window put in, and the hall wall removed. I’ve been significantly drying the house out, so that could be it. Above here is a small shower room.

I suppose I wanted to know if anyone has dealt with cracks and how bad was it.

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BertieBotts · 05/11/2026 15:33

I expect you need to get a structural engineer to look at it? I don't know what random people on MN can tell you.

DashHound · 05/11/2026 15:46

Did you mean to post a picture? Normally thin superficial cracks are nothing to worry about. All houses move and cracks appear when the environment changes.

MissMoneyFairy · 05/11/2026 15:52

Why have you been actively drying the house out, have you got damp or a leak, post a pic but you need a surveyor to come and take a look. Have you just moved it, did you have a survey, did it pick anything up then.

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