# @nancygouldstone on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DH-QXhCiSDj
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59846302-nancygouldstone-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-03T05:30:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NANCY GOULDSTONE ARCHITECTS (@nancygouldstone) — https://gondola.cc/nancygouldstone

## Caption

Renovating a period home in London?
You might be surprised by what’s hiding behind the walls…

From cracked stucco and unstable chimneys to hidden rivers under your floorboards – our new blog post explores the most common issues we uncover in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian homes.

Swipe through to see real problems we’ve found on site – and how we’ve solved them.

New blog on our website – link in bio.

🏠 Image 1: Cracks in Stucco Facades
Small cracks can point to deeper structural problems.

🏠 Image 2: Asbestos in Unexpected Places
Often hidden until work begins – always get a survey.

🏠 Image 3: Unstable Chimney Flues
Old chimneys can pose serious safety risks.

🏠 Image 4: Bouncy Floors & Rotten Beams
Floors that move usually mean compromised support.

🏠 Image 5: Lead-Based Paint
Toxic and common in older homes – handle with care.

🏠 Image 6: Wartime Alterations
Quick post-war fixes often complicate new layouts.

🏠 Image 7: Hidden Rivers & Damp
Subterranean water can wreak havoc on structure and finishes. This is a map of London before it was built upon showing all of the original rivers - many of which are now submerged.

🏠 Image 8: Basement Waterproofing Issues
Many homes were never designed to be watertight.

🏠 Image 9: Defective Drains
Old drains often leak into the soil under your house.

🏠 Image 10: Mismatched Floors & Ceilings
Odd levels are usually a sign of historic alterations.

🏠 Image 11: Compromised Floor Joists
Cut or missing joists need urgent structural fixes.

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#LondonArchitect #PeriodPropertyRenovation #VictorianHome
#GeorgianArchitecture #EdwardianHouse #ListedBuilding
#LondonHomes #HouseRestoration #HistoricHomes
#OldHouseNewHome #RenovationAdvice

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londonarchitect, historichomes, renovationadvice, oldhousenewhome, houserestoration, edwardianhouse, periodpropertyrenovation, victorianhome, georgianarchitecture, londonhomes, listedbuilding, nancygouldstonearchitects

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