Bouncy floor in bay window

Start with a builder, as they can assess both the external brickwork and whether the bay structure or support has moved. If the issue is mainly rotten or damaged floorboards/joists, they may then bring in or recommend a carpenter.

• Structural Engineer: Ideal for assessing load-bearing walls and complex structural issues.
• Carpenter: Specializing in timber repairs, a carpenter can fix floorboards and joists.

Given your situation, start with a builder who can evaluate the overall condition and suggest specialists if needed .

Some potential causes of the bouncy floor include:
• Weakened Joists: Damaged or rotten joists may need replacement or reinforcement.
• Insufficient Support: Additional support beams or posts might be required.
• Moisture Issues: Repointing and addressing water ingress can prevent further damage.

Before hiring someone, consider getting quotes from multiple professionals to compare prices and services. Ensure they have experience with similar projects .

A general builder or handyman can look
At this. Providing it is structurally sound it shouldn’t be a problem for either a general builder or handyman

I would say a builder as they will be ale to look at the whole job as a whole and assess the work needing doing. Will be able to give you prices of different jobs and let you decide how you wanto to go forward. Where a carpenter will only look at what he is used to and what is covered by his line of work not the full issue.

You could get a few different tradesmen to come and assess the situation, Try to find a local floor fitter who could come and take up the floor typically where the floor is "Bouncy" and then access the damage yourself perhaps by touching and looking, however the flooring experts who remove the initial flooring should tell you if there are any damage, And then depending where the damage is assuming you have a Wooden base on top of wooden rafters, then you'd need to determine if you are in need of a carpenter or a general builder.

I would get a brick layer to look at the external and a damp specialist to look under the floor as water may have ingressed

Start with a general builder — they can assess both the brickwork and the floor structure. If needed, they’ll advise if a carpenter or structural engineer should get involved.

Most likely a joiner for the flooring.

It likely doesn't have to be a big job. A clever repair could last for a very long time. Not necessarily needed to replace whole beams etc.

It would be floorboards up, support beam, cut away damp and replace beam with something similar. Likely no damp proof between joists and brickwork. (Very very easy to do once it's exposed).

I would be surprised if the pointing caused so much damp the flooring went squishy but obviously you'll want that sorted.

As the floorboards are bouncing that would suggest the joist or sleeper wall underneath the floorboard has failed. I’d suggest taking up a few of the bouncy floorboards for further inspection. Possible solution would be strength sleeper wall or replace joist.

Get a builder to inspect both the brickwork and floorboards—they can assess structural issues and advise on repairs.

You’ll need a builder to take floor up in house to see if you got water damage in joists

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Bouncy Floor in Bay Window

The movement in the floorboards may be caused by issues such as weakened joists, insufficient support beneath the bay, or timber deterioration. Additionally, the missing mortar in the external brickwork will require repointing, as this can lead to moisture ingress and further structural concerns.

In this case, it would be advisable to contact a builder as your first step. A builder can assess both the structural integrity of the bay area and the condition of the floor. Should any timber repairs be necessary, they may recommend involving a carpenter to address those specific elements. This approach ensures that all potential issues are properly evaluated and addressed.

Can look at either . Both should have knowledge and experience for that issue

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A builder

Both

A General builder should be able to help with this. Bouncy floors usually occur on a 'floating floor' if there is an issue with floor joist for example if they are beginning to perish or if floor boards have become loose from the nailings.
Sometimes if there is subsidence this can cause movement in the brick courses that support the floor joists.

A builder or structural engineer