Cracks in House - who to call?

[TheCat]

After some advice. A large crack has recently appeared in our bay window, more than the normal bit of plaster cracking once might see, there appears to be some definite and substantial movement in the house, there is s similar crack on the outside too..

We obviously want to get this checked out ASAP. I'm not really sure who to call here. Do I start with my insurance company? and they send someone around. Or is it a Chartered Surveyor? Or a structural Engineer?

Any past experience appreciated.

[ed_pete]

Call your insurance company.

They will appoint a loss adjuster to survey the crack. More than likely they will then commission a structural engineers report that will examine the issue and recommend remedial action. You normally have a choice of using the insurance companies structural engineer or you can choose your own and the insurance company cover the costs.

You could also call Goddens Structural for advice.

http://goddenstructural.com/