Gwynedd · Wales
Structural repairs in Bangor
Structural repairs in Bangor: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- LL57, LL59
- Population
- about 18,000
- Area
- Gwynedd
- Pricing region
- Wales
Where do we cover around Bangor?
Bangor is in Gwynedd and takes in postcode districts LL57, LL59. About 18,000 people live there. Nearby, we also cover Llangefni (8 miles), Caernarfon (9 miles), Llandudno (14 miles) and Colwyn Bay (17 miles).
Is Gwynedd prone to ground movement?
Shrinkable clay is less common in Gwynedd than in south-east England. Old metal-mine shafts and workings are recorded in places, so mining searches are routine for some properties. Typical buildings in Gwynedd: Slate and stone terraces, chapels and cottages, Victorian seaside houses and post-war estates.
What we check first in Bangor
In Bangor, 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
- Heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house
- Solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened
- Garden and boundary walls leaning as tree roots and frost get to them
Repairs we carry out in Bangor
- Subsidence repairs
- Underpinning
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Crack stitching
- Gable end wall repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Brick arch repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Roof structure repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Lintel replacement
- Chimney stack repairs
Guide prices in Bangor
Prices in Bangor are worked out on Wales rates. They include VAT and are a starting point: access, the extent of the damage and whether an engineer or building control is involved all move the figure.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,300 – £4,600 | per house |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £690 – £2,300 | per opening |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £920 – £2,750 | per wall |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £460 – £1,850 | per property |
Do repairs in Bangor need approval?
Structural work in Wales, such as underpinning, needs building control approval. Party wall notices can apply where work affects a shared wall.
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Structural repairs in Bangor: questions
Do you cover Bangor?
We do. Bangor and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Llangefni and Caernarfon. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Why do houses in Bangor crack?
Common causes around Bangor 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 Bangor?
It depends on the repair. On Wales rates, a standard window or door lintel from about £690 per opening and lateral restraint for a bowing gable from about £920 per wall, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
Tell us what you can see at your property in Bangor. A free initial assessment costs nothing and commits you to nothing.