Tewkesbury · Gloucestershire
Bowing wall repairs in Tewkesbury
Restraint ties and straps are the usual fix for a bowing wall in Tewkesbury, tying the masonry back into the joists or rafters. Where joists run alongside the wall, we add blocking first so the ties have something solid to grip.
Guide price from£1,050per wall inc VAT
- Postcodes
- GL20
- Population
- about 20,000
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Pricing region
- South West
What is the ground like in Gloucestershire?
With roughly 20,000 people, Tewkesbury spans postcode districts GL20 in Gloucestershire. Nearby places we cover include Cheltenham (7 miles), Gloucester (9 miles) and Malvern (11 miles).
Gloucestershire has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Gloucestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Housing stock in Gloucestershire: Cotswold stone cottages, Regency terraces in Cheltenham, and brick estates around Gloucester.
Symptoms that point to bowing wall repairs
- A visible belly in the wall when you sight along it
- Window frames pulling away from the brickwork at the sides
- Gutters or the roof edge no longer lining up with the wall
Guide prices for bowing wall repairs in Tewkesbury
The ranges below reflect typical South West costs for bowing wall repairs, including VAT. Scaffold, access and making good can push a job to the top of the range.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Lateral restraint for a typical gable | £1,050 – £3,100 | per wall |
| Remedial restraint ties installed | £25 – £60 | per tie |
| Partial rebuild of a badly distorted sectionest. | £3,100 – £8,250 | per section |
Methods for bowing wall repairs
Lateral restraint straps
Galvanised or stainless straps are fixed across three or more joists or rafters, turned down against the inside face of the wall and fixed into the masonry. They work well at ceiling and roof level, where the fixings stay hidden.
Best for: Gables and walls bowing near ceiling or roof level
Restraint ties into the floor
Stainless restraint ties are drilled through the wall and fixed into the floor joists or into blocking between them. Where joists run parallel, noggins are fitted across several joists so the tie has something solid to hold. A neat plate or a buried fixing is left on the outside face.
Best for: Walls bowing at floor level where joists run alongside
From first photo to finished repair
Decide restrain or rebuild
If the wall is badly out of plumb, has bricks crushing or follows removed internal walls, we recommend an engineer, and can arrange one. Their view sets whether restraint is enough or a section needs rebuilding.
Fit the ties and straps
Ties are drilled through and fixed, or straps fitted and secured, at the spacing specified. Any rebuild is carried out at this stage, with temporary propping in place until the new brickwork has gained strength.
Close up and make good
Boards are relaid, plaster and outside fixings made good, and cracked joints repointed. You receive a record of the restraint positions, which helps if you sell or if an engineer needs to check the wall again later.
Rules for bowing wall repairs in England
In England, underpinning and other work that alters or strengthens a wall or foundation is building work under the Building Regulations (Part A, structure), so building control approves and inspects it. Like-for-like repairs often are not, and we tell you which applies before a price is agreed. Work to a party wall, or excavation close to a neighbour’s foundations, can also need a notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Frequently asked questions
How much will bowing wall repairs cost in Tewkesbury?
Guide prices for bowing wall repairs in Tewkesbury start from about £1,050 per wall, including VAT, on South West rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Do you cover Tewkesbury?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Tewkesbury, including GL20, and from nearby places such as Cheltenham and Gloucester. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Is the ground in Gloucestershire prone to subsidence?
The Severn vale around Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury is Lias and Mercia Mudstone clay, the Cotswolds are limestone, and the Forest of Dean has a historic coalfield. Parts of South Gloucestershire around Kingswood also lie on old Coal Measures. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
How do I know if my wall is bowing?
Hold a long spirit level or a taut string against the wall and look for a gap in the middle. From inside, gaps between floorboards and skirting on an outside wall are a common clue. Photos showing the gap help us judge it before a visit.
Does a bowing wall need an engineer?
Often it does, especially if the bow is large, growing or linked to removed internal walls or chimney breasts. Small, long-standing bows can sometimes be restrained to a standard detail. Where the repair needs an engineer’s design or sign-off, we can arrange an independent chartered structural engineer.
Other structural repairs in Tewkesbury
- Wall tie replacement
- Gable end wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
Bowing wall repairs near Tewkesbury
A no-obligation written quote for a bowing wall in Tewkesbury sets out the ties, the straps and any rebuild as separate items.