Structural movement at bay windows

Technically reviewed by Savas Bulduk BSc (Hons) MRICS, Director & Chartered Building Surveyor · last reviewed 2026-07-20. General information only — not a survey of a specific property.

Guided starting points for this topic

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Cracks in walls

Recommended next step

The proportionate instruction depends on the building, the concern and what an inspection can reasonably establish. HCS confirms the scope before you book.

Discuss a structural concern with a surveyor

Targeted appraisal where cracking or movement needs a focused next step.

Also consider

Request a visual structural appraisal — Targeted appraisal where cracking or movement needs a focused next step.
Instruct a RICS Level 3 Building Survey — Detailed survey for older, altered, listed, non-standard or defective London property.
Instruct a building pathology / defect survey — Cause-led diagnosis for a defined damp, leak, crack or fabric problem — not a full purchase survey.

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Sources and evidence

These references are background sources. They do not establish the cause or condition of a particular property.

RICS Home Survey Standard · checked 2026-07-20
GOV.UK / environment guidance context (subsidence awareness) · checked 2026-07-20

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