Mountsorrel · Leicestershire
Boundary and garden wall repairs in Mountsorrel
Whether it is a low front wall clipped by a car or a long garden wall cracking every few metres, boundary wall repairs in Mountsorrel are priced only once the cause is known. Photos of the whole run usually show us where to start.
Guide price from£295per wall inc VAT
- Postcodes
- LE4
- Population
- about 17,000
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
Is Leicestershire prone to ground movement?
With roughly 17,000 people, Mountsorrel spans postcode districts LE4 in Leicestershire. Nearby, we also cover Loughborough (4 miles), Leicester (5 miles) and Coalville (9 miles).
Clay soils are found in parts of Leicestershire. Parts of Leicestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Across Leicestershire, most homes are Victorian terraces in Leicester and Loughborough, inter-war semis and large post-war estates.
What happens during boundary and garden wall repairs, step by step?
Photos and ownership
Send photos of the whole wall and close-ups of cracks, the lean and the coping, plus any nearby trees. Tell us whether the wall is yours, shared or your neighbour’s, as that affects who can instruct the work.
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.
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.
What to look for before calling about boundary and garden wall repairs
- Wall rocking or moving slightly when pushed at the top
- Vertical cracks at regular intervals along a long run of wall
- Wall leaning towards the pavement, drive or neighbour’s garden
Boundary and garden wall repairs prices in Mountsorrel
Guide prices below are for homes in Mountsorrel, on East Midlands rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Repointing and minor repairsest. | £295 – £1,200 | per wall |
| Rebuilding a leaning sectionest. | £145 – £345 | per m² of wall face |
| New brick piersest. | £245 – £590 | per pier |
How we usually approach 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
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.
Questions about boundary and garden wall repairs in Mountsorrel
How much should I budget for boundary and garden wall repairs in Mountsorrel?
Guide prices for boundary and garden wall repairs in Mountsorrel start from about £295 per wall, including VAT, on East Midlands 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 Mountsorrel?
Yes, Mountsorrel is covered, along with postcode districts LE4. We also cover nearby Loughborough and Leicester.
Why do houses in Leicestershire crack?
Leicestershire has Mercia Mudstone, Lias clay and glacial till across much of the county, with the Coalville and Swadlincote coalfield in the north-west. Clay soils near large trees can move with the seasons. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Can a leaning wall be pushed back upright?
Usually not in a way that lasts. Masonry does not bend back, and forcing a wall upright tends to crack it further. The normal repair is to rebuild the leaning section on a proper footing, reusing sound bricks, and add piers to stop it happening again.
Does home insurance cover a fallen garden wall?
Sometimes, but many policies exclude garden walls or cover them only for certain events, such as vehicle impact or storm. Frost, wear and tree root damage are usually excluded. If a vehicle caused the damage, the driver’s insurer may pay. Check your policy and tell your insurer before permanent repairs start.
Related work in Mountsorrel
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Brick arch repairs
Boundary and garden wall repairs near Mountsorrel
If tree roots have lifted a wall at your Mountsorrel home, send photos of the wall and the tree, and we will suggest a repair that allows for them.