Any issues with this pic

[Spare tyre]

I looked at a bungalow a few weeks back and posted a pic up here, some excellent advice turned out to be true - it had subsidence


Looked at this this morning, other than trivial bits and pieces are there any major issues with the brick work

It's a nice place that suits my budget

Thanks

[SAB888]

The brickwork looks pretty rough, bonding is all over the place and there's an unusual choice of dark brown mortar. The waste pipes and making good around them are awful.

Edited by SAB888 on Saturday 10th December 15:06

[finlo]

You have a thing for houses built by pissed bricklayers.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

Bizarre brick bonding and pebbledash, I'm out.

[valiant]

Severe subsidence judging by the second photo.

[Spare tyre]

valiant said:

Severe subsidence judging by the second photo.

What makes you say that, looking to put an offer in you see

[silverthorn2151]

i suspect its an amusing comment on the wonky pic

[ianrb]

Do those steps touch the house itself above the DPC?

[Spare tyre]

ianrb said:

Do those steps touch the house itself above the DPC?

Not sure

Is it a biggy to worry about?

[Spudler]

Got any pictures of the rest of the place.

Looks like some bad diy efforts.
As for the threshold on the door, wtf is going on there?


As for the steps, not perfect but no, not a big deal.

Edited by Spudler on Saturday 10th December 17:31

[MDMA .]

Spare tyre said:

valiant said:

Severe subsidence judging by the second photo.

What makes you say that, looking to put an offer in you see

Right side window dropped about 8 inches

[roofer]

Airbrick should be higher, path has been built up. Can't see any water shedding measures at connection of brick/dashing.

[paolow]

I can see some poor 'making good' and a questionable step built over the DPC.
Ive seen better brickwork - but I have seen far, far worse.
That would make me roll my eyes at the ugliness and poor DIY - but wouldnt put me off buying it?
Why arent there any airbricks on the left of the door?
What are your specific concerns?

[Spare tyre]

Thanks all

I'm only a young bloke so not that much experience with houses and their issues

This is a detached bungalow with a nice corner plot, so lots of potential

I'm planning to add extensions to the side and rear and the roof when I can afford it, rather than maxing myself out financially just buying something already done, I know this might cost more in the long run, but I simply can't afford to buy any thing suitable in a nice area, so this approach seems good


My concern is subsidence, we had a closer call with a nice place a few weeks back

The bricks to the right of the door look like they are dipping, probably not, but this a big decision that I need to get right


Ps, it has a garage!

Edited by Spare tyre on Saturday 10th December 20:46

[Dogwatch]

Spare tyre said:

Ps, it has a garage!

Unless it is a double with a decent inspection pit you should walk away at once!

On a more serious note corner plots can have their own issues with the socially challenged trying to take short cuts and some loss of privacy from having two public frontages - plus having to maintain the fence on each. Plus of course you have a Grand Prix start line right outside for any wannabe Louis Hamilton.

Depends on the area of course and the above could easily be outweighed by other factors.

[Trabi601]

Looks like you're buying a house in Jaywick from the pics!

[QuickQuack]

Those waste pipes look awful, haphazard and disorganised, even the making good around them looks rubbish. Also agree with the pissed bricklayer comment!

[silverthorn2151]

Spare tyre said:

Thanks all

I'm only a young bloke so not that much experience with houses and their issues

This is a detached bungalow with a nice corner plot, so lots of potential

I'm planning to add extensions to the side and rear and the roof when I can afford it, rather than maxing myself out financially just buying something already done, I know this might cost more in the long run, but I simply can't afford to buy any thing suitable in a nice area, so this approach seems good


My concern is subsidence, we had a closer call with a nice place a few weeks back

The bricks to the right of the door look like they are dipping, probably not, but this a big decision that I need to get right


Ps, it has a garage!

Edited by Spare tyre on Saturday 10th December 20:46

I'm afraid that you are expecting too much of a forum post. If you have concerns, get it looked at. If you or anyone thinks you can tell anything meaningful from your pics then they are very foolish.

You are totally correct in wanting to get it right. So get it right.

[Spare tyre]

Cheers everyone

I shall be getting it looked at by a professional, just trying to save a bit of time / money by not bothering if there was definitely something that could be a big problem.

I shall be putting in a offer on Monday and seeing what happens.


It's actually a lovely place, the pics of the pebble dash make it look a bit council mind.

[valiant]

Pebbledash can be removed although remedial work to the brickwork will no doubt have to be done as you will encounter some nasties or just simply paint it for now. If the house is grand in all other aspects and the survey is good - don't let it put you off.