West Sussex · England
Structural repairs in Lancing
Structural repairs in Lancing: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- BN15
- Population
- about 19,000
- Area
- West Sussex
- Pricing region
- South East
Where do we cover around Lancing?
Lancing is in West Sussex and takes in postcode districts BN15. About 19,000 people live there. If you are just outside Lancing, we also cover Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles), Worthing (2 miles), Brighton (8 miles) and Littlehampton (10 miles).
What is the ground like in West Sussex?
Shrinkable clay is widespread in West Sussex. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Typical buildings in West Sussex: Wealden cottages, 1930s semis and bungalows on the coast, and new-town estates in Crawley.
What we check first in Lancing
These are the things we most often check for in Lancing. The repair only lasts if the cause has stopped.
- Shrinkable clay drying out in hot summers, worst within reach of tree roots
- Timber frames moving as sole plates and joints decay
- Infill panels and plaster cracking as a timber frame flexes
- Leaking or broken drains washing fine soil out from under footings
Repairs we carry out in Lancing
- Wall tie replacement
- Structural crack repairs
- Crack stitching
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Underpinning
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Subsidence repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Bowing wall repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
Guide prices in Lancing
Guide prices below are for homes in Lancing, on South East rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Resin injection ground stabilisation: resin injection ground stabilisation | £895 – £1,700 | per metre of wall treated |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,800 – £5,600 | per house |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £840 – £2,800 | per opening |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £560 – £2,250 | per property |
Do repairs in Lancing 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.
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Structural repairs in Lancing: questions
Do you cover Lancing?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Lancing, including BN15, and from nearby places such as Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Lancing crack?
Common causes around Lancing include infill panels and plaster cracking as a timber frame flexes, timber frames moving as sole plates and joints decay, and garden and boundary walls leaning as tree roots and frost get to them. The cause is checked before any repair is recommended.
How much do structural repairs cost in Lancing?
It depends on the repair. On South East rates, resin injection from about £895 per metre of wall treated and a standard window or door lintel from about £840 per opening, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
If you are in Lancing, 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.