Help please

azn_kit · Apr 02, 2015 6:38 pm

Our family build a double storey house with Simond just pass 4 years now
The first year it's has hairline crack on internal wall around corner of the house, crack on wall around balcony, upstairs got squeaky sound when we walk around, after went through many trouble we got them out to check they told us because it's only hairline crack they won't fix it and for squeaky sound they said just because it's winter so timber make that sound.

Lately there been a lots crack line exterior wall,balcony crack line gotten bigger, squeaky sound gotten worse as well. My main concern is our front door kinda jam/hard to close, the double door of cinema room couldn't keep close either, it's keep opening itself after we close it.

I don't know what to do, my friend said there must be a foundation problem and need to get fix urgently otherwise our house may clapse

I am by myself now so I just don't know what to do
Should I contact Simond again and get them come out or should I get a professional come look at my house and get their report ready before contact Simond
Who should I contact if that the way? Will it cost a lots?

Please someone help me

bashworth · Apr 02, 2015 7:31 pm

Best thing in the first place is contact the builder explaining in writing your concerns and giving them the chance to do something.

becjarrettdalton · Apr 02, 2015 7:38 pm

It sounds as though there's movement in the slab which can happen in clay soils - but I am no builder. Definitely see if you can get a building inspector to look - might cost around $250.

The squeaky floor I don't think is so unusual, but obviously worth checking, I've heard of talc being used to stop squeak?

Good luck with it

33amc · Apr 02, 2015 10:34 pm

Which state are you in?

StructuralBIMGuy · Apr 03, 2015 9:17 am

Hi anz_kit
Save yourself some money , hire a local engineer, the building inspector will only refer you to an engineer, and of course there is the issue of builders warranty, eventually should you go to the Building Commission they will also need a proper Structural report done by an engineer also ask for alternate solutions, costs,etc to be included.