Devon · England
Structural repairs in Plymouth
Structural repairs in Plymouth: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- PL1, PL3, PL4
- Population
- about 260,000
- Area
- Devon
- Pricing region
- South West
Where do we cover around Plymouth?
Plymouth (PL1, PL3, PL4) has around 260,000 residents and sits in Devon. Nearby, we also cover Saltash (4 miles).
What is the ground like in Devon?
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 Plymouth
These are the things we most often check for in Plymouth. The repair only lasts if the cause has stopped.
- 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
- Extensions and bays moving differently from the main house
Repairs we carry out in Plymouth
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Floor joist repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Crack stitching
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Wall tie replacement
- Gable end wall repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Underpinning
- Retaining wall repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Roof structure repairs
- Subsidence repairs
Guide prices in Plymouth
The ranges below reflect typical South West costs for structural repairs, including VAT. Scaffold, access and making good can push a job to the top of the range.
| 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 |
| 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 Plymouth need approval?
Most crack repairs in England need no approval, but foundation and strengthening work is building work under the Building Regulations. We tell you which applies before a price is agreed.
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Structural repairs in Plymouth: questions
Do you cover Plymouth?
Yes, Plymouth is covered, along with postcode districts PL1, PL3, PL4. We also cover nearby Saltash.
Why do houses in Plymouth crack?
Common causes around Plymouth include heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house, solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened, 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 Plymouth?
It depends on the repair. On South West rates, crack stitching from about £80 per metre of crack and resin injection from about £825 per metre of wall treated, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
If you are in Plymouth, 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.