Party wall repair

Question

An internal wall appears to have holes in it towards the top. Access is difficult because it's above the boiler in the cupboard under the stairs. Do I need to repair it?

Matthew · Accepted Answer

Yes I would repair it, if it needs it.
If it’s not casing any problems then it’s totally down to your choice if you want to repair it or not.

Oleg · Answer

Wall internal no issues apart from sound travel and if load bearing unlikely. Otherwise if you like the holes keep them )

Laurie · Answer

This may be deliberate in the form of aircirculation ? Especially as a boiler is there.
If in doubt speak to party wall neighbour but it's not necessarily something tou have to brick up.
If you do use perforated airbricks if there is even sufficient access to lay them .

Marius · Answer

Better is to be fixed or ask a tradesmen to come and check if is any structural damage

Stephen · Answer

If they are small hole just get some decorators chalk it comes in a tube similar to silicone so you will need a skeleton gun the nozzle will fit in the holes just squeeze it until it is flush with the plaster and finish off with a filler knife 
Don’t worry about the party wall agreement as you are not drilling or hanging anything on it 
Regards 
Steve 
If you need any further advice please don’t hesitate to get in touch

Owen · Answer

This is ok as the boiler pipes have some movement 
It’s a common thing when Thay install them

Aaron · Answer

Not necessarily as it’s not an eyesore but Yes I would take a look for sure   and main reason for that would  be to find out what has caused the holes near to the boiler hopefully no water ingress 👍🏻

Mark · Answer

As it's a 'party wall' I'm presuming that the hole goes trough the wall ? If it;s just cometic then you could fill the gaps with 'Fire rated expanding foam' Cut of any excess and decorate.
I hope this helps

Mark Fletcher
Independent Building Services

Michael · Answer

yes it would be advisable to repair the holes to stop them get any worse and causing any more damage to wall

Hannah · Answer

You could repair it with foam if it is above the boiler

Party wall repair

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