Edinburgh and the Lothians · Scotland
Structural repairs in Bonnyrigg
Structural repairs in Bonnyrigg: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- EH18, EH19, EH24
- Population
- about 18,000
- Area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Pricing region
- Scotland
Where do we cover around Bonnyrigg?
Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh and the Lothians: about 18,000 residents across postcode districts EH18, EH19, EH24. Neighbouring towns we cover: Mayfield (3 miles), Musselburgh (5 miles), Penicuik (6 miles) and Edinburgh (6 miles).
What is the ground like in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Shrinkable clay is less common in Edinburgh and the Lothians than in south-east England. Parts of Edinburgh and the Lothians lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Typical buildings in Edinburgh and the Lothians: Sandstone tenements and Georgian terraces, miners' rows, bungalows and post-war estates.
What we check first in Bonnyrigg
Before pricing a repair in Bonnyrigg, 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 Bonnyrigg
- Subsidence repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Gable end wall repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Roof structure repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Underpinning
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Crack stitching
- Brick arch repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Wall tie replacement
Guide prices in Bonnyrigg
These are guide prices for Bonnyrigg, using Scotland 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 | £75 – £170 | per metre of crack |
| Underpinning: mass-concrete underpinning | £950 – £1,400 | per metre of wall |
| Resin injection ground stabilisation: resin injection ground stabilisation | £760 – £1,400 | per metre of wall treated |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,400 – £4,750 | per house |
Do repairs in Bonnyrigg need approval?
Small repairs in Scotland often need no warrant, but strengthening the structure generally does. We confirm which applies before a price is agreed.
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Structural repairs in Bonnyrigg: questions
Do you cover Bonnyrigg?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Bonnyrigg, including EH18, EH19, EH24, and from nearby places such as Mayfield and Musselburgh. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Bonnyrigg crack?
Common causes around Bonnyrigg include solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened, 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 Bonnyrigg?
It depends on the repair. On Scotland rates, mass-concrete underpinning from about £950 per metre of wall and wall tie replacement on a semi-detached house from about £2,400 per house, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
If you are in Bonnyrigg, 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.