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Facade crack assessment and repair — Facade specialist
Describe when the crack appeared, whether it is changing and any associated sticking doors, water entry or recent building work. Provide photographs and existing reports without attempting to diagnose the cause; the provider needs enough context to decide whether repair can be scoped or further assessment must come first.
Service scope
Assessment and specified repair of cracking in an exterior wall or finish after considering the likely cause and whether specialist structural advice is required. Filling a visible line and addressing an ongoing movement problem are not equivalent services.
What is normally included
- Review of crack location and history
- Defined investigation or specialist referral
- Repair according to an appropriate specification
What is not included
- Remote confirmation that a crack is harmless
- Cosmetic filling offered as proof that movement has stopped
Typical tasks
- Record crack pattern and history
- Review the surrounding construction
- Identify further assessment requirements
- Agree the supported repair specification
- Record completed repair and follow-up needs
What to include in your brief
- Crack photographs and position
- Timeline and observed changes
- Related building symptoms
- Previous repairs or structural reports
- Access and affected finishes
Choosing the right professional
Ask who will determine the cause and whether the proposed contractor is qualified for that assessment. A credible offer distinguishes diagnostic advice, monitoring and practical repairs instead of promising a permanent solution from a close-up photograph alone.
Important considerations
- Active movement can reopen a cosmetic repair
- Unidentified structural problems can extend beyond the visible crack
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