Wales
Structural repairs in West Glamorgan
Structural repairs across West Glamorgan: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties, lintels and claim repairs. Clay soils are found in parts of West Glamorgan.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Towns listed
- 4
- Mining legacy
- Coalfield
What is the ground like in West Glamorgan?
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot lie on the South Wales coalfield, with historic workings, tips and steep valley sides, and softer estuarine ground around the docks.
Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of West Glamorgan, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained.
What usually causes cracking in West Glamorgan?
In West Glamorgan, cracking usually comes back to one of these. We rule each in or out before recommending a repair.
- Pockets of shrinkable clay, mainly where large trees grow close to the house
- Settlement over old shallow coal workings and mine entries
- Solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened
- Heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house
- Garden and boundary walls leaning as tree roots and frost get to them
What kind of buildings are common here?
Hillside terraces, Victorian villas in Swansea and post-war estates.
Which repairs do we carry out in West Glamorgan?
- Bowing wall repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Underpinning
- Crack stitching
- Lintel replacement
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Gable end wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Roof structure repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Concrete repairs
Guide prices in West Glamorgan
A selection of guide prices on Wales 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 |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £920 – £2,750 | per wall |
Towns we cover in West Glamorgan
We list 4 towns in West Glamorgan, covering 8 postcode districts in the SA postcode area. The largest are Swansea (about 300,000 people), Neath (about 46,000 people) and Gorseinon (about 21,000 people). Each town page has local postcodes, nearby places and the repairs we carry out there.
Do repairs in West 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 West Glamorgan
Do you cover the whole of West Glamorgan?
Yes. We take enquiries from across West Glamorgan, including Swansea, Neath, Gorseinon and Clydach. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Is West Glamorgan affected by subsidence?
Clay soils are found in parts of West Glamorgan. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of West 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 West Glamorgan?
It depends on the repair. On Wales rates, wall tie replacement on a semi-detached house from about £2,300 per house and lateral restraint for a bowing gable from about £920 per wall, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
What should I send for a free assessment in West 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 West Glamorgan, and when you first noticed it. If an insurer is involved, include the claim reference.