England · North East
Structural repairs in Tyne and Wear
Structural repairs across Tyne and Wear: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Tyne and Wear has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Towns listed
- 9
- Mining legacy
- Coalfield
What is the ground like in Tyne and Wear?
Tyne and Wear lies on the Durham and Northumberland coalfield, with old shallow workings recorded beneath parts of Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland, mostly under a cover of glacial clay.
Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of Tyne and Wear, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained.
What usually causes cracking in Tyne and Wear?
In Tyne and Wear, 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
- 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
What kind of buildings are common here?
Tyneside flats and terraces, Victorian villas, inter-war council estates and post-war semis.
Which repairs do we carry out in Tyne and Wear?
- Subsidence repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Crack stitching
- Chimney stack repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Wall tie replacement
- Bowing wall repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Underpinning
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
A selection of guide prices on North East rates, including VAT. Each repair page has the full table.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Underpinning: mass-concrete underpinning | £920 – £1,400 | per metre of wall |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,300 – £4,600 | per house |
| 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 Tyne and Wear
We list 9 towns in Tyne and Wear, covering 22 postcode districts in the NE and SR postcode areas. The largest are Newcastle upon Tyne (about 300,000 people), Sunderland (about 170,000 people) and South Shields (about 84,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Washington
- Wallsend
- Whitley Bay
- Jarrow
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
Do repairs in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
Do you cover the whole of Tyne and Wear?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields and Washington. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is Tyne and Wear affected by subsidence?
Parts of Tyne and Wear have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear?
It depends on the repair. On North East rates, mass-concrete underpinning from about £920 per metre of wall and wall tie replacement on a semi-detached house from about £2,300 per house, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in Tyne and Wear?
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 Tyne and Wear, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.