Dorset · England
Structural repairs in Christchurch
Structural repairs in Christchurch: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- BH6, BH7, BH23
- Population
- about 31,000
- Area
- Dorset
- Pricing region
- South West
Where do we cover around Christchurch?
Christchurch, Dorset: about 31,000 residents across postcode districts BH6, BH7, BH23. If you are just outside Christchurch, we also cover Bournemouth (4 miles), New Milton (5 miles), Ferndown (7 miles) and Poole (9 miles).
What is the ground like in Dorset?
Clay soils are found in parts of Dorset. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Typical buildings in Dorset: Stone and brick villages, Victorian villas in Bournemouth, and inter-war and post-war semis.
What we check first in Christchurch
In Christchurch, cracking usually comes back to one of these. We rule each in or out before recommending a repair.
- Pockets of shrinkable clay, mainly where large trees grow close to the house
- 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 Christchurch
- Concrete repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Crack stitching
- Lintel replacement
- Gable end wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Underpinning
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Floor joist repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Structural crack repairs
Guide prices in Christchurch
For Christchurch we use South West rates. Treat the table as a budget guide, inc VAT; the price you pay is the one on your written quote.
| 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 |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,600 – £5,150 | per house |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £770 – £2,600 | per opening |
Do repairs in Christchurch 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.
Towns near Christchurch
Structural repairs in Christchurch: questions
Do you cover Christchurch?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Christchurch, including BH6, BH7, BH23, and from nearby places such as Bournemouth and New Milton. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Christchurch crack?
Common causes around Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
It depends on the repair. On South West rates, a standard window or door lintel from about £770 per opening and wall tie replacement on a semi-detached house from about £2,600 per house, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
If you are in Christchurch, 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.