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Cracked Chimney - should I contact engineer who did survey?

  • 09-12-2021 10:56pm
    #1
    CarolineL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭


    We have just bought a house but on lighting the stove, tar is coming down behind the stove. We've had a builder in who said it's a huge job and he has pointed out cracks in the chimney. He believes water is getting through the cracks and perhaps the chimney is also damp. I looked up the engineers report and he doesn't mention any cracks in the chimney. But by reading his report,.he seems to have himself covered off by saying he recommends somebody check stove is in correct working order first. Do I have any comeback? Any advice please?



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  • #2
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Did you have somebody check the stove after reading his report and buying the house...?



  • #3
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058222176/cracked-chimney-should-i-contact-engineer-who-did-survey

    No. A typical survey wouldn't cover a flue pipe or chimney stack inspection.

    So he wouldn't have checked that. He is not liable.



  • #4
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,808 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Mod: Moved to Consumer Issues from Feedback.



  • #5
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,782 ✭✭✭Damien360


    get a survey of the damage from a reputable company that fixes this stuff all the time. They will do a camera survey and a costing on the spot. As it happens I know the owner of this company below and the guy that does the surveying. They cover the entire country. Apologies mods if the plug for action chimneys is against the charter but the OP will need a reputable professional for this job.

    https://www.actionchimneys.ie/



  • #6
    CarolineL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭CarolineL


    Damien thank you so much for your reply. I've had another recommendation on action chimneys too. They are due to come out to me this week. Praying the job isn't too big. Thank you for your help.



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  • #7
    jenson13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭jenson13


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118311883#Comment_118311883

    Hi, just wondering if you got the chimney repaired and if it was costly? In a similar situation myself now.



  • #8
    walterking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭walterking


    a builder "believes" and thinks "perhaps" its damp.


    I think you need more to go by.


    Get a specialist chimney company to check rather than a cursory comment from a general builder.

    Action Chimneys in Naas (cover all leinster) are superb.



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