England · East Midlands
Structural repairs in Leicestershire
Structural repairs across Leicestershire: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Parts of Leicestershire have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Towns listed
- 9
- Mining legacy
- Coalfield in part
What is the ground like in Leicestershire?
Leicestershire has Mercia Mudstone, Lias clay and glacial till across much of the county, with the Coalville and Swadlincote coalfield in the north-west. Clay soils near large trees can move with the seasons.
Parts of Leicestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause.
What usually causes cracking in Leicestershire?
These are the things we most often check for in Leicestershire. The repair only lasts if the cause has stopped.
- Pockets of shrinkable clay, mainly where large trees grow close to the house
- Old coal workings, where they lie close to the surface in the former coalfield
- Bay windows built on shallower footings than the main walls
- Shallow footings and corroded wall ties in older brick houses
- Extensions and bays moving differently from the main house
What kind of buildings are common here?
Victorian terraces in Leicester and Loughborough, inter-war semis and large post-war estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in Leicestershire?
- Retaining wall repairs
- Crack stitching
- Lintel replacement
- Roof structure repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Underpinning
- Bowing wall repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Floor joist repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Brick arch repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
Guide prices in Leicestershire
A selection of guide prices on East Midlands rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £80 – £175 | per metre of crack |
| Underpinning: mass-concrete underpinning | £980 – £1,450 | per metre of wall |
| Resin injection ground stabilisation: resin injection ground stabilisation | £785 – £1,450 | per metre of wall treated |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £980 – £2,950 | per wall |
Towns we cover in Leicestershire
We list 9 towns in Leicestershire, covering 13 postcode districts in the LE postcode area. The largest are Leicester (about 370,000 people), Loughborough (about 65,000 people) and Hinckley (about 51,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
Do repairs in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
Do you cover the whole of Leicestershire?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley and Coalville. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is Leicestershire affected by subsidence?
Leicestershire has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Leicestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Whether a particular building has moved, and why, needs an investigation on site.
How much do structural repairs cost in Leicestershire?
It depends on the repair. On East Midlands rates, mass-concrete underpinning from about £980 per metre of wall and lateral restraint for a bowing gable from about £980 per wall, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in Leicestershire?
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 Leicestershire, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.