Northern Ireland
Structural repairs in County Tyrone
Structural repairs across County Tyrone: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Most of County Tyrone is on firmer ground than the clay belts of the south-east.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Towns listed
- 4
- Mining legacy
- Coalfield in part
What is the ground like in County Tyrone?
Tyrone has glacial till over varied rock, with a small historic coalfield around Coalisland near Dungannon.
Parts of County Tyrone lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause.
What usually causes cracking in County Tyrone?
These are the things we most often check for in County Tyrone. The repair only lasts if the cause has stopped.
- Soft spots, made ground or fill under footings rather than clay shrinkage
- Past coal mining, in the parts of the area that were mined at shallow depth
- Concrete lintels and boot lintels cracking over windows
- Extensions settling on shallower foundations than the house
- Leaking or broken drains washing fine soil out from under footings
What kind of buildings are common here?
Market-town terraces, rural houses and post-war estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in County Tyrone?
- Gable end wall repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Roof structure repairs
- Crack stitching
- Lintel replacement
- Structural crack repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Underpinning
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Concrete repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
Guide prices in County Tyrone
A selection of guide prices on Northern Ireland rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Underpinning: mass-concrete underpinning | £880 – £1,300 | per metre of wall |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £660 – £2,200 | per opening |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £880 – £2,650 | per wall |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £440 – £1,750 | per property |
Towns we cover in County Tyrone
We list 4 towns in County Tyrone, covering 4 postcode districts in the BT postcode area. The largest are Omagh (about 21,000 people), Strabane (about 14,000 people) and Dungannon (about 12,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
Do repairs in County Tyrone need approval?
In Northern Ireland, structural work comes under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and council building control; minor repairs usually need no approval.
Questions about structural repairs in County Tyrone
Do you cover the whole of County Tyrone?
Yes. We take enquiries from across County Tyrone, including Omagh, Strabane, Dungannon and Cookstown. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is County Tyrone affected by subsidence?
Shrinkable clay is less common in County Tyrone than in south-east England. Parts of County Tyrone lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Whether a particular building has moved, and why, needs an investigation on site.
How much do structural repairs cost in County Tyrone?
It depends on the repair. On Northern Ireland rates, mass-concrete underpinning from about £880 per metre of wall and lateral restraint for a bowing gable from about £880 per wall, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in County Tyrone?
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 County Tyrone, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.