pyriteworry wrote: » hi there i had my home tested samples taken result came bac worded indicates presence of pyrite but futher testin needs to be done in near future argghhh but yet they are still tryin to say no confirmation on pyrite (confused) wht other testin has to be done and how long does it take to complete.. these crack are on goin for 3yrs+ always told they were settlin crack bullsh*t do walls/ceilins doorframes and windows etc if they are cracked have to come down any help/info u can give would be gr8 stressed to bits is not the word my head is like my home crackin up
whacker4fun wrote: » Sorry for the very very late response. Okay that is very vague, the further tests should have been straight away. See what happens is you can test a sample under the floor slab say in your kitchen, and it can come back with very small amounts, but you can test another sample taken a few metres away say in your hallway and that can be conclusive with a high sulphur content... Testing generally takes 6-8weeks as its sent to laboratories in the UK. If the samples are conclusive to say a high sulphur level which lead to pyrites, then effectively you must move house to have the appropriate remedial works done. Yes all the door frames will have to come out, what happens is, depending on the amount of damage done, the ground floor slab is dug up from inside the house, the contaminated fill is completely removed, new fill material put down and the floor slab reinstated. Then the cosmetic remedial works take place, cracks/walls plastered, doors fixed, ceilings re plaster etc, this depends on the extent of the damage and the amount of cash the builder has!
pyrite point wrote: » Oh god poor you.. Well we went with moylans who have been great for us.... 6 months since we had test we will prob be moving out in next 6 weeks for remidial works!!! Fast movers!!! However that was with premier as our insurers where you living? God feel bad for you what a nitemare. Xxx
DaDa wrote: » Thanks pyrite point Is it Moylan's Consulting Engineers on Fenian Street, Dublin 2? Would you PM me a specific contact that you would recommend, somebody you found particularly helpful? Really really need an agressive Engineer who will be present for dealings wth Homebond. Thanks.
pyriteworry wrote: » ok thks for reply goin into the 6 month of waitin for further testin to be done nothin happenin lots more cracks big one goin rite cross ceilin.. frames of doors are startin to split too and still nothing bein done in every room i have cracks.. at my wits end at this stage as ov 3yrs now this goin on and i can put up wit the cracks much longer i am seriously worried abt one in ceilin
mayfly757 wrote: » hi there, there is an group called pyrite action group, facebook link is [URL="mhtml:{28FF816D-5659-4F2D-B65A-55AF97BDE7A8}mid://00000431/!x-usc:http://www.facebook.com/PyriteAction"]www.facebook.com/PyriteAction[/URL] , this is the group for all the pyrite affected houses who have nowhere to turn. A contact email is as follows Pyrite Action <pyriteaction@gmail.com> , they may be able to help you with lots of info.
John7610 wrote: » Anyone had their house repaired, any idea of how much it would cost to just do the floors??1200 sq foot house?? Thanks.
fishfoodie wrote: » I think this is the best place for my question. So, I am looking at a new build house, in a partially built estate, in which there are two builders, & some of the houses have had Pyrite issues Homebond is as much use as a chocolate teapot; so what steps can a home buyer reasonable take to protect themselves against a structural issue like Pyrite, that can cost tens of thousands to correct, if it occurs ?
bazzachazza wrote: » Assume the house HAS pyrite. Ask for a core sample test to be done. If they say ok at your expense, walk away. If they have had a test done or agree to pay for one and the result is positive then either walk away as the estate and house is tainted and will always be hard to sell or ask for a massive reduction in the price of the house to cover the cost of repair approx €30000 for a 1200sqft house.
fishfoodie wrote: » Makes sense; would the core sample be taken by an Independent Engineer with Insurance ? i.e. someone with something to lose should they accidentally mix up their core samples. A follow-up question would be, would this, certified, passing core sample be enough to satisfy a lending institution that they can offer a mortgage ?
