Scotland
Structural repairs in Glasgow
Structural repairs across Glasgow: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Clay shrinkage is less of a concern in Glasgow, so other causes such as drains, poor footings or older walls are checked first.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode districts
- 8
- Mining legacy
- Coalfield
What is the ground like in Glasgow?
Glasgow is underlain by the Central Coalfield, with shallow historic coal and ironstone workings recorded across much of the city, beneath glacial till and river deposits along the Clyde.
Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of Glasgow, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained.
What usually causes cracking in Glasgow?
In Glasgow, 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
- Historic coal mining close to the surface
- Concrete lintels and boot lintels cracking over windows
- Extensions settling on shallower foundations than the house
- Garden and boundary walls leaning as tree roots and frost get to them
What kind of buildings are common here?
Red and blond sandstone tenements, Victorian villas, inter-war cottage flats and post-war estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in Glasgow?
- Underpinning
- Crack stitching
- Floor joist repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Lintel replacement
- Chimney stack repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Concrete repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Bowing wall repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
Guide prices in Glasgow
A selection of guide prices on Scotland rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £75 – £170 | per metre of crack |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,400 – £4,750 | per house |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £710 – £2,400 | per opening |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £475 – £1,900 | per property |
Which postcodes do we cover in Glasgow?
All of Glasgow, including postcode districts G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G11, G12, G13. Each repair page for Glasgow has local guide prices and the steps involved.
Do repairs in Glasgow need approval?
Underpinning and similar work in Scotland usually needs a building warrant before it starts and a completion certificate after. Shared walls are governed by title deeds.
Questions about structural repairs in Glasgow
Do you cover the whole of Glasgow?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Glasgow, including postcode districts G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G11. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is Glasgow affected by subsidence?
Most of Glasgow is on firmer ground than the clay belts of the south-east. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of Glasgow, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained. Whether a particular building has moved, and why, needs an investigation on site.
How much do structural repairs cost in Glasgow?
It depends on the repair. On Scotland rates, crack stitching from about £75 per metre of crack 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.
What should I send for a free assessment in Glasgow?
Photos of each crack inside and out with a coin or tape for scale, a wider shot showing where it is on the building, your postcode in Glasgow, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.