Devon · England
Structural repairs in Exeter
Structural repairs in Exeter: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4
- Population
- about 130,000
- Area
- Devon
- Pricing region
- South West
Where do we cover around Exeter?
With roughly 130,000 people, Exeter spans postcode districts EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4 in Devon. Nearby, we also cover Exmouth (9 miles), Tiverton (12 miles), Newton Abbot (14 miles) and Torquay (18 miles).
How do local ground conditions affect structural repairs in Exeter?
Shrinkable clay is less common in Devon than in south-east England. Old metal-mine shafts and workings are recorded in places, so mining searches are routine for some properties. What you mostly find across Devon: cob and stone cottages, Victorian terraces in Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay, and post-war estates.
What we check first in Exeter
Before pricing a repair in Exeter, we look at these likely causes first.
- Loose or saturated ground where water has collected around foundations
- Solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened
- Heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house
- Leaking or broken drains washing fine soil out from under footings
Repairs we carry out in Exeter
- Subsidence repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Underpinning
- Roof structure repairs
- Crack stitching
Guide prices in Exeter
These are guide prices for Exeter, using South West rates and including VAT. Your written quote follows photos or a survey, and is fixed once the repair is specified.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £80 – £185 | per metre of crack |
| Resin injection ground stabilisation: resin injection ground stabilisation | £825 – £1,550 | per metre of wall treated |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £1,050 – £3,100 | per wall |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £515 – £2,050 | per property |
Do repairs in Exeter need approval?
In England, building control approves and inspects structural work such as underpinning; small like-for-like repairs usually do not need it. Party wall notices apply where work affects a shared wall.
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Structural repairs in Exeter: questions
Do you cover Exeter?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Exeter, including EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4, and from nearby places such as Exmouth and Tiverton. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Exeter crack?
Common causes around Exeter include weathered lime mortar letting stone walls spread, solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened, and garden and boundary walls leaning as tree roots and frost get to them. The cause is checked before any repair is recommended.
How much do structural repairs cost in Exeter?
It depends on the repair. On South West rates, resin injection from about £825 per metre of wall treated and lateral restraint for a bowing gable from about £1,050 per wall, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
Tell us what you can see at your property in Exeter. A free initial assessment costs nothing and commits you to nothing.