STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

Structural repairs are interventions performed on a buildings load - bearing elements to address weaknesses, damage or instability.

Unlike cosmetic fixes, these repairs are critical for ensuring the property's integrity, safety, and value.

A professional assessment is necessary to determine the cause of the problem and the appropriate repair methods.

Common Signs of Structural Damage

● Cracks - Diagonal, vertical, or horizontal cracks in walls or foundations are a strong indicator of movement or settlement.

● Bowing or bulging walls - When walls appear to be pushing inward or outward.

● Sagging floors or roofs - Unevenness in floors or visible sagging in the roofline can point to issues with the underlying support structure.

● Foundation issues - Uneven settling, sinking, or cracks in the foundation.

● Sticking doors or windows - Doors and windows that no longer open and close properly can be a sign of a shifting structure.

● Damaged masonry - Failed brickwork, cracking, or crumbling mortar.

● Water damage - Uncontrolled water ingress can cause deterioration of structural elements, especially timber.

● Underpinning - Used to strengthen or increase the depth of a buildings foundation, particularly when subsidence is a problem.

● Crack/brick stitching - Involves injecting grout resin and helical bars into cracked masonry to restore its integrity and prevent further movement.

● Wall tie replacement - Replacing corroded or failed wall ties, which are used to connect the inner and outer layers of a cavity wall.

● Reinforcement of beams and joists - Strengthening or replacing compromised load - bearing beams or floor joists to prevent sagging.

● Wall stabilization - Using specialized techniques to reinforce and stabilize bowing or leaning walls.

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