Hi
I'm looking for recommendation of structural engineer in South East for below issue.
Two story timber frame house build approx 2005, with large chimney approx 10ft rising from tiles to the top of the roof. Approx 6 months after buying house I noticed that there was a banging/creaking noise from that can be heard in upstairs bedroom where the chimney passes through, this only happens when there are very strong winds. I investigated further and went up into attic, the noise was coming from the chimney and when i put my hand on the chimney block there is movement of approx 1inch (moving with the wind). The exact location of the noise i can't see but its definitely the chimney movement causing it.
I spoke to someone and they mentioned that these are not standard block chimneys and have steel bars running all the way into the foundation and then precast blocks lifted onto the bars.
I'm told there is no fear that it will come down but the noise is very annoying and unsettling.
I'm looking for recommendation of structural engineer in South East for below issue.
Two story timber frame house build approx 2005, with large chimney approx 10ft rising from tiles to the top of the roof. Approx 6 months after buying house I noticed that there was a banging/creaking noise from that can be heard in upstairs bedroom where the chimney passes through, this only happens when there are very strong winds. I investigated further and went up into attic, the noise was coming from the chimney and when i put my hand on the chimney block there is movement of approx 1inch (moving with the wind). The exact location of the noise i can't see but its definitely the chimney movement causing it.
I spoke to someone and they mentioned that these are not standard block chimneys and have steel bars running all the way into the foundation and then precast blocks lifted onto the bars.
I'm told there is no fear that it will come down but the noise is very annoying and unsettling.