West Glamorgan · Wales
Structural repairs in Swansea
Structural repairs in Swansea: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- SA1, SA2, SA5
- Population
- about 300,000
- Area
- West Glamorgan
- Pricing region
- Wales
Where do we cover around Swansea?
With roughly 300,000 people, Swansea spans postcode districts SA1, SA2, SA5 in West Glamorgan. Neighbouring towns we cover: Clydach (5 miles), Gorseinon (5 miles), Neath (7 miles) and Llanelli (10 miles).
Why does the ground in West Glamorgan matter for structural repairs?
Parts of West Glamorgan have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of West Glamorgan, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained. Across West Glamorgan, most homes are hillside terraces, Victorian villas in Swansea and post-war estates.
What we check first in Swansea
In Swansea, 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
- Historic coal mining close to the surface
- Weathered lime mortar letting stone walls spread
- Heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house
Repairs we carry out in Swansea
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Crack stitching
- Wall tie replacement
- Floor joist repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Subsidence repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Underpinning
- Brick arch repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Concrete repairs
Guide prices in Swansea
For Swansea we use Wales rates. Treat the table as a budget guide, inc VAT; the price you pay is the one on your written quote.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £75 – £165 | per metre of crack |
| Resin injection ground stabilisation: resin injection ground stabilisation | £735 – £1,400 | per metre of wall treated |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,300 – £4,600 | per house |
| Bowing wall repairs: lateral restraint for a typical gable | £920 – £2,750 | per wall |
Do repairs in Swansea need approval?
Structural work in Wales, such as underpinning, needs building control approval. Party wall notices can apply where work affects a shared wall.
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Structural repairs in Swansea: questions
Do you cover Swansea?
We do. Swansea and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Clydach and Gorseinon. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Why do houses in Swansea crack?
Common causes around Swansea include historic coal mining close to the surface, solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened, and heavy stone chimneys and gables pulling away from the house. The cause is checked before any repair is recommended.
How much do structural repairs cost in Swansea?
It depends on the repair. On Wales rates, crack stitching from about £75 per metre of crack and lateral restraint for a bowing gable from about £920 per wall, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
If you are in Swansea, the quickest start is a few photos and a short description. We reply with what we think is going on and what it should cost.