Devon · England
Structural repairs in Exmouth
Structural repairs in Exmouth: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- EX8
- Population
- about 36,000
- Area
- Devon
- Pricing region
- South West
Where do we cover around Exmouth?
Exmouth, Devon: about 36,000 residents across postcode districts EX8. We also take enquiries from nearby Exeter (9 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles) and Paignton (15 miles).
Is Devon prone to ground movement?
Most of Devon is on firmer ground than the clay belts of the south-east. Old metal-mine shafts and workings are recorded in places, so mining searches are routine for some properties. Across Devon, most homes are cob and stone cottages, Victorian terraces in Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay, and post-war estates.
What we check first in Exmouth
In Exmouth, cracking usually comes back to one of these. We rule each in or out before recommending a repair.
- Loose or saturated ground where water has collected around foundations
- Solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened
- Weathered lime mortar letting stone walls spread
- Leaking or broken drains washing fine soil out from under footings
Repairs we carry out in Exmouth
- Lintel replacement
- Floor joist repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Crack stitching
- Brick arch repairs
- Underpinning
- Wall tie replacement
- Structural crack repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Subsidence repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Bowing wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
Guide prices in Exmouth
Prices in Exmouth are worked out on South West rates. They include VAT and are a starting point: access, the extent of the damage and whether an engineer or building control is involved all move the figure.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £80 – £185 | per metre of crack |
| Underpinning: mass-concrete underpinning | £1,050 – £1,550 | per metre of wall |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £770 – £2,600 | per opening |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £515 – £2,050 | per property |
Do repairs in Exmouth 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 Exmouth: questions
Do you cover Exmouth?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Exmouth, including EX8, and from nearby places such as Exeter and Newton Abbot. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Exmouth crack?
Common causes around Exmouth include weathered lime mortar letting stone walls spread, heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house, and leaking or broken drains washing fine soil out from under footings. The cause is checked before any repair is recommended.
How much do structural repairs cost in Exmouth?
It depends on the repair. On South West rates, crack stitching from about £80 per metre of crack and a standard window or door lintel from about £770 per opening, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
If you are in Exmouth, the quickest start is a few photos and a short description. We reply with what we think is going on and what it should cost.