England · South West
Structural repairs in Somerset
Structural repairs across Somerset: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Parts of Somerset have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Towns listed
- 11
- Mining legacy
- Coalfield in part
What is the ground like in Somerset?
Somerset mixes Lias clays, Mercia Mudstone, limestone hills and the peat and alluvium of the Levels around Bridgwater, which can settle. The former Somerset coalfield around Radstock and Midsomer Norton left recorded workings.
Parts of Somerset lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause.
What usually causes cracking in Somerset?
Before pricing a repair in Somerset, we look at these likely causes first.
- Pockets of shrinkable clay, mainly where large trees grow close to the house
- Past coal mining, in the parts of the area that were mined at shallow depth
- 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
What kind of buildings are common here?
Bath stone Georgian terraces, Victorian houses in Taunton and Weston-super-Mare, and post-war estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in Somerset?
- Crack stitching
- Subsidence repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Chimney stack repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Underpinning
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Structural crack repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
Guide prices in Somerset
A selection of guide prices on South West rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £80 – £185 | per metre of crack |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,600 – £5,150 | per house |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £1,050 – £3,100 | per wall |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £515 – £2,050 | per property |
Towns we cover in Somerset
We list 11 towns in Somerset, covering 14 postcode districts in the BA, BS and TA postcode areas. The largest are Bath (about 100,000 people), Weston-super-Mare (about 83,000 people) and Taunton (about 65,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
Do repairs in Somerset 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 Somerset
Do you cover the whole of Somerset?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Somerset, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton and Yeovil. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is Somerset affected by subsidence?
Somerset has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Somerset 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 Somerset?
It depends on the repair. On South West rates, crack stitching from about £80 per metre of crack and wall tie replacement on a semi-detached house from about £2,600 per house, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in Somerset?
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 Somerset, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.