England · South East
Structural repairs in Hampshire
Structural repairs across Hampshire: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Much of Hampshire sits on clay that shrinks in dry summers and swells in wet winters.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Towns listed
- 22
- Mining legacy
- Not a major factor
What is the ground like in Hampshire?
Central Hampshire is chalk, while the south around Portsmouth, Southampton and the New Forest fringe and the north-east around Farnborough sit on London Clay, Reading Beds and other clays and sands. The clay areas see seasonal movement near trees.
Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining.
What usually causes cracking in Hampshire?
These are the things we most often check for in Hampshire. The repair only lasts if the cause has stopped.
- Clay subsoil that shrinks and swells with the seasons, especially near trees and hedges
- Shallow footings and corroded wall ties in older brick houses
- Bay windows built on shallower footings than the main walls
- Garden and boundary walls leaning as tree roots and frost get to them
- Leaking or broken drains washing fine soil out from under footings
What kind of buildings are common here?
Victorian terraces in Portsmouth and Southampton, 1930s semis, and large post-war and new-build estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in Hampshire?
- Bowing wall repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Underpinning
- Subsidence repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Structural crack repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Crack stitching
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
Guide prices in Hampshire
A selection of guide prices on South East rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £90 – £200 | per metre of crack |
| Underpinning: mass-concrete underpinning | £1,100 – £1,700 | per metre of wall |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £840 – £2,800 | per opening |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £1,100 – £3,350 | per wall |
Towns we cover in Hampshire
We list 22 towns in Hampshire, covering 37 postcode districts in the BH, GU, PO, RG, SO and SP postcode areas. The largest are Southampton (about 270,000 people), Portsmouth (about 210,000 people) and Basingstoke (about 110,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Alton
- Emsworth
- Hedge End
- Romsey
- Hayling Island
- Tadley
Do repairs in Hampshire need approval?
Most crack repairs in England need no approval, but foundation and strengthening work is building work under the Building Regulations. We tell you which applies before a price is agreed.
Questions about structural repairs in Hampshire
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Waterlooville. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is Hampshire affected by subsidence?
Shrinkable clay is widespread in Hampshire. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Whether a particular building has moved, and why, needs an investigation on site.
How much do structural repairs cost in Hampshire?
It depends on the repair. On South East rates, crack stitching from about £90 per metre of crack and a standard window or door lintel from about £840 per opening, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in Hampshire?
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 Hampshire, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.