Cracked Walls in a Victorian House: Should You Be Worried?

Quick AnswerMost cracks in Victorian houses are not structural and do not require urgent action. Hairline cracks under 1mm, fine vertical cracks at wall-to-ceiling junctions, and map cracking in old plaster are all normal in 120-year-old buildings. Cracks that warrant immediate professional assessment are those wider than 5mm, diagonal cracks wider at the top than […]