Greater London · England
Structural repairs in Ealing
Structural repairs in Ealing: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- TW8, UB1, UB2, UB5, UB6, W5
- Population
- about 370,000
- Area
- Greater London
- Pricing region
- London
Where do we cover around Ealing?
We cover the whole of Ealing, including postcode districts TW8, UB1, UB2, UB5, UB6, W5; about 370,000 people live in the borough. Nearby, we also cover Brent (3 miles), Hounslow (4 miles), Harrow (5 miles) and Hammersmith and Fulham (5 miles).
Is Greater London prone to ground movement?
Shrinkable clay is widespread in Greater London. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Typical buildings in Greater London: Victorian and Edwardian terraces with shallow footings, inter-war semis in the outer boroughs, and converted flats and mansion blocks.
What we check first in Ealing
Before pricing a repair in Ealing, we look at these likely causes first.
- Clay subsoil that shrinks and swells with the seasons, especially near trees and hedges
- Shallow footings and corroded wall ties in older brick houses
- Rotten timber lintels and bressummers over bays and openings
- Extensions and bays moving differently from the main house
Repairs we carry out in Ealing
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Crack stitching
- Underpinning
- Lintel replacement
- Floor joist repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
Guide prices in Ealing
For Ealing we use London 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 | £100 – £225 | per metre of crack |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £3,100 – £6,250 | per house |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £940 – £3,100 | per opening |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £1,250 – £3,750 | per wall |
Do repairs in Ealing need approval?
Stitching and like-for-like repairs rarely need approval in England. Underpinning and other strengthening work goes through building control, and work near a neighbour’s foundations can need a party wall notice.
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Structural repairs in Ealing: questions
Do you cover Ealing?
Yes, Ealing is covered, along with postcode districts TW8, UB1, UB2, UB5. We also cover nearby Brent and Hounslow.
Why do houses in Ealing crack?
Common causes around Ealing include shallow footings and corroded wall ties in older brick houses, bay windows built on shallower footings than the main walls, 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 Ealing?
It depends on the repair. On London rates, crack stitching from about £100 per metre of crack and lateral restraint for a bowing gable from about £1,250 per wall, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
Send photos of the problem in Ealing and we will come back with a free initial view and the next step.