Dorset · England
Structural repairs in Poole
Structural repairs in Poole: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- BH14, BH15, BH17
- Population
- about 150,000
- Area
- Dorset
- Pricing region
- South West
Where do we cover around Poole?
Poole is in Dorset and takes in postcode districts BH14, BH15, BH17. About 150,000 people live there. Nearby, we also cover Bournemouth (5 miles), Wimborne Minster (5 miles), Ferndown (7 miles) and Christchurch (9 miles).
Why does the ground in Dorset matter for structural repairs?
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 Poole
These are the things we most often check for in Poole. The repair only lasts if the cause has stopped.
- Clay in parts of the area that dries out near trees in long dry spells
- Heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house
- Weathered lime mortar letting stone walls spread
- Extensions and bays moving differently from the main house
Repairs we carry out in Poole
- Floor joist repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Underpinning
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Concrete repairs
- Crack stitching
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Subsidence repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
Guide prices in Poole
Guide prices below are for homes in Poole, on South West rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| 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 |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £1,050 – £3,100 | per wall |
Do repairs in Poole 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 Poole: questions
Do you cover Poole?
Yes, Poole is covered, along with postcode districts BH14, BH15, BH17. We also cover nearby Bournemouth and Wimborne Minster.
Why do houses in Poole crack?
Common causes around Poole include solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened, heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house, and extensions and bays moving differently from the main house. The cause is checked before any repair is recommended.
How much do structural repairs cost in Poole?
It depends on the repair. On South West rates, mass-concrete underpinning from about £1,050 per metre of wall 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.
Send photos of the problem in Poole and we will come back with a free initial view and the next step.