Scotland
Structural repairs in Angus and Dundee
Structural repairs across Angus and Dundee: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Clay shrinkage is less of a concern in Angus and Dundee, so other causes such as drains, poor footings or older walls are checked first.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Towns listed
- 5
- Mining legacy
- Not a major factor
What is the ground like in Angus and Dundee?
Angus and Dundee sit on Old Red Sandstone and igneous rock with glacial and raised-beach deposits. Hillside sites in Dundee mean retaining walls are common.
Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining.
What usually causes cracking in Angus and Dundee?
Before pricing a repair in Angus and Dundee, we look at these likely causes first.
- Loose or saturated ground where water has collected around foundations
- Heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house
- Solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened
- Leaking or broken drains washing fine soil out from under footings
- Garden and boundary walls leaning as tree roots and frost get to them
What kind of buildings are common here?
Sandstone tenements in Dundee, fishing-town houses and post-war estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in Angus and Dundee?
- Roof structure repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Concrete repairs
- Underpinning
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Crack stitching
- Bowing wall repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Extension pulling away repairs
Guide prices in Angus and Dundee
A selection of guide prices on Scotland rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £75 – £170 | per metre of crack |
| Underpinning: mass-concrete underpinning | £950 – £1,400 | per metre of wall |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,400 – £4,750 | per house |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £475 – £1,900 | per property |
Towns we cover in Angus and Dundee
We list 5 towns in Angus and Dundee, covering 9 postcode districts in the DD postcode area. The largest are Dundee (about 150,000 people), Arbroath (about 24,000 people) and Forfar (about 14,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
Do repairs in Angus and Dundee need approval?
Underpinning and similar work in Scotland usually needs a building warrant before it starts and a completion certificate after. Shared walls are governed by title deeds.
Questions about structural repairs in Angus and Dundee
Do you cover the whole of Angus and Dundee?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Angus and Dundee, including Dundee, Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is Angus and Dundee affected by subsidence?
Shrinkable clay is less common in Angus and Dundee than in south-east England. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Whether a particular building has moved, and why, needs an investigation on site.
How much do structural repairs cost in Angus and Dundee?
It depends on the repair. On Scotland rates, crack stitching from about £75 per metre of crack and mass-concrete underpinning from about £950 per metre of wall, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in Angus and Dundee?
Photos of each crack inside and out with a coin or tape for scale, a wider shot showing where it is on the building, your postcode in Angus and Dundee, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.