Wales
Structural repairs in Mid Glamorgan
Structural repairs across Mid Glamorgan: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Parts of Mid Glamorgan have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Towns listed
- 12
- Mining legacy
- Coalfield
What is the ground like in Mid Glamorgan?
Mid Glamorgan lies on the South Wales coalfield, with dense historic workings, spoil tips and steep valley sides. Landslip, retaining walls and mining legacy are all live issues in the valleys.
Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of Mid Glamorgan, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained.
What usually causes cracking in Mid Glamorgan?
In Mid Glamorgan, cracking usually comes back to one of these. We rule each in or out before recommending a repair.
- Clay in parts of the area that dries out near trees in long dry spells
- Settlement over old shallow coal workings and mine entries
- Solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened
- Weathered lime mortar letting stone walls spread
- Garden and boundary walls leaning as tree roots and frost get to them
What kind of buildings are common here?
Long stone and brick terraces on valley sides, Victorian houses in Bridgend and post-war estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in Mid Glamorgan?
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Crack stitching
- Chimney stack repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Roof structure repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Underpinning
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Subsidence repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
Guide prices in Mid Glamorgan
A selection of guide prices on Wales rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £75 – £165 | per metre of crack |
| Underpinning: mass-concrete underpinning | £920 – £1,400 | per metre of wall |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £690 – £2,300 | per opening |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £460 – £1,850 | per property |
Towns we cover in Mid Glamorgan
We list 12 towns in Mid Glamorgan, covering 17 postcode districts in the CF postcode area. The largest are Rhondda (about 70,000 people), Tonypandy (about 63,000 people) and Bridgend (about 50,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
- Rhondda
- Tonypandy
- Bridgend
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Pontypridd
- Aberdare
- Caerphilly
- Maesteg
- Porthcawl
- Llantrisant
- Nelson
- Mountain Ash
Do repairs in Mid Glamorgan need approval?
Structural work in Wales, such as underpinning, needs building control approval. Party wall notices can apply where work affects a shared wall.
Questions about structural repairs in Mid Glamorgan
Do you cover the whole of Mid Glamorgan?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Mid Glamorgan, including Rhondda, Tonypandy, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is Mid Glamorgan affected by subsidence?
Mid Glamorgan has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of Mid Glamorgan, 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 Mid Glamorgan?
It depends on the repair. On Wales rates, crack stitching from about £75 per metre of crack and a standard window or door lintel from about £690 per opening, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in Mid Glamorgan?
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 Mid Glamorgan, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.