Chorley · Lancashire
Boundary and garden wall repairs in Chorley
Whether it is a low front wall clipped by a car or a long garden wall cracking every few metres, boundary wall repairs in Chorley are priced only once the cause is known. Photos of the whole run usually show us where to start.
Guide price from£290per wall inc VAT
- Postcodes
- PR6, PR7
- Population
- about 34,000
- Area
- Lancashire
- Pricing region
- North West
Is Lancashire prone to ground movement?
We cover Chorley and its postcode districts PR6, PR7, part of Lancashire, with a population of roughly 34,000. If you are just outside Chorley, we also cover Horwich (4 miles), Leyland (4 miles) and Darwen (7 miles).
Clay soils are found in parts of Lancashire. Parts of Lancashire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Housing stock in Lancashire: Stone and brick mill terraces, seaside villas in Blackpool and Lytham, and inter-war and post-war semis.
Guide prices for boundary and garden wall repairs in Chorley
The ranges below reflect typical North West costs for boundary and garden wall repairs, including VAT. Scaffold, access and making good can push a job to the top of the range.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Repointing and minor repairsest. | £290 – £1,150 | per wall |
| Rebuilding a leaning sectionest. | £145 – £335 | per m² of wall face |
| New brick piersest. | £240 – £575 | per pier |
Methods for boundary and garden wall repairs
New piers and movement joints
Brick piers are built at intervals along the wall, bonded in or tied with stainless fixings, to stiffen it against wind and lean. Vertical movement joints are cut where a long run keeps cracking. Gate piers are rebuilt larger and on deeper footings where they carry heavy gates.
Best for: Long walls with regular cracks, or weak gate piers
Repointing and minor repairs
Weak mortar is raked out and the wall repointed in a mortar that suits the bricks, and damaged bricks are replaced with matching ones. Loose copings are rebedded or replaced with a design that throws water clear of both faces. This is often enough for an upright wall.
Best for: Upright walls with weathered joints, loose copings or spalled bricks
From first photo to finished repair
Site assessment
On site we check the lean with a level, look at the footing where it can be seen, note the bricks and mortar, and check for trees, soil loading and gate loads. If the wall turns out to be retaining soil, we treat it as a retaining wall.
Written quote
You receive a no-obligation written quote that separates repointing, rebuilt sections, new piers and copings, so you or your neighbour can see each part. It becomes a fixed price in writing once the repair is specified.
Neighbour and notices
Where the wall is shared or on the line of junction in England and Wales, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may require notice before work starts. We can explain what is likely to be needed, and work is agreed with neighbours first.
Symptoms that point to boundary and garden wall repairs
- Wall leaning towards the pavement, drive or neighbour’s garden
- Vertical cracks at regular intervals along a long run of wall
- Wall rocking or moving slightly when pushed at the top
Rules for boundary and garden wall repairs in England
Like-for-like repairs such as crack stitching and repointing do not usually need building control approval in England, but anything that changes or strengthens the structure, such as underpinning or rebuilding a wall, does. If the work touches a party wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for boundary and garden wall repairs in Chorley?
Guide prices for boundary and garden wall repairs in Chorley start from about £290 per wall, including VAT, on North West rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Can you survey a property in Chorley?
We do. Chorley and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Horwich and Leyland. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Why do houses in Lancashire crack?
Lancashire is mostly glacial till over sandstone and mudstone, with the Burnley and Accrington coalfield in the east and soft coastal and estuarine ground on the Fylde. Old mill and mine sites leave made ground in many towns. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Who is responsible for a boundary wall?
Responsibility depends on who owns the wall, which is shown in your title deeds and plans, or may be shared. A wall built on the line between two properties is often jointly owned. Check the deeds first and agree repairs with your neighbour, and in England and Wales check whether the Party Wall Act applies.
Do I need permission to rebuild a front wall?
Usually not for a like-for-like rebuild. Building a front wall next to a road higher than the permitted height, or work in a conservation area or to a listed building, can need planning consent. Check with your council before changing a wall’s height or appearance.
Related work in Chorley
- Subsidence repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Underpinning
Boundary and garden wall repairs near Chorley
If tree roots have lifted a wall at your Chorley home, send photos of the wall and the tree, and we will suggest a repair that allows for them.