I think it's moved slightly over years and some tiny bits of plaster have now dropped from ceiling adjoining. Could be old plaster ceiling breaking down instead.
Who I need to call to have a look at the whole thing and give an honest opinion?
Is it builder, or do I need to start with a Surveyor or Structural Engineer? Perhaps an Architect?
Just not sure on what terminology of trade to be searching for?
Thanks.","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51362772","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"aLV426"},"datePublished":"2023-11-05T22:59:48.000Z","text":"Don't ask for a builders opinion! Go for the professionals - Structural Engineer...
All the others can only guess.
(A Surveyor will recommend you get a structural engineer in to assess!)"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51363404","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"anthea"},"datePublished":"2023-11-06T05:33:53.000Z","text":"I would check your building insurance they might pay for engineer you could be covered by insurance definitely don't ask a builder"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51363749","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Timbonagasaki"},"datePublished":"2023-11-06T07:51:06.000Z","text":"Have you looked online/phoned the planning department to see if building regs were met at the time?
Are the bits of plaster coming from around the plasterboard fixings?
I had a similar issue with an RSJ over a bay window.A structural engineer will need to see both ends of the beam to see what it's sat on."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51366968","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Pandamansays"},"datePublished":"2023-11-06T14:35:40.000Z","text":"Whoever you call, I would expect someone to be lifting floorboards above or cutting holes in the ceiling or both etc."}],"commentCount":8,"interactionStatistic":7,"articleSection":"Ask"}