Earl Shilton · Leicestershire
Bowing wall repairs in Earl Shilton
Restraint ties and straps are the usual fix for a bowing wall in Earl Shilton, 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£980per wall inc VAT
- Postcodes
- LE9
- Population
- about 20,000
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What is the ground like in Leicestershire?
Earl Shilton is in Leicestershire and takes in postcode districts LE9. About 20,000 people live there. Nearby places we cover include Hinckley (4 miles), Nuneaton (7 miles) and Leicester (9 miles).
Leicestershire has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Leicestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. What you mostly find across Leicestershire: Victorian terraces in Leicester and Loughborough, inter-war semis and large post-war estates.
How we usually approach bowing wall repairs
Partial rebuild
A section that has bowed beyond safe limits, or where bricks have crushed, is propped, taken down and rebuilt plumb with restraint built in. It is the most disruptive option, so it is kept to the area that genuinely needs it.
Best for: Badly distorted sections that cannot be tied back
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
What happens during bowing wall repairs, step by step?
Open up inside
Floorboards or a ceiling strip are lifted along the affected wall to expose the joists. We fit noggins where joists run alongside, and plan furniture moves with you, since this is the most disruptive part of the job.
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.
What to look for before calling about bowing wall repairs
- Gutters or the roof edge no longer lining up with the wall
- A visible belly in the wall when you sight along it
- Gaps opening between floorboards and the skirting on an outside wall
Bowing wall repairs prices in Earl Shilton
These are guide prices for Earl Shilton, using East Midlands rates and including VAT. Your written quote follows photos or a survey, and is fixed once the repair is specified.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Lateral restraint for a typical gable | £980 – £2,950 | per wall |
| Remedial restraint ties installed | £25 – £60 | per tie |
| Partial rebuild of a badly distorted sectionest. | £2,950 – £7,850 | per section |
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.
Questions about bowing wall repairs in Earl Shilton
How much will bowing wall repairs cost in Earl Shilton?
Guide prices for bowing wall repairs in Earl Shilton start from about £980 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.
Do you cover Earl Shilton?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Earl Shilton, including LE9, and from nearby places such as Hinckley and Nuneaton. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Is the ground in Leicestershire prone to subsidence?
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.
Is a bowing wall dangerous?
A bowing wall is not always dangerous, but it should never be ignored. Many have been slightly out of line for decades. A bow that is growing, crushing bricks or appeared after building work is more serious, and an engineer should look at it promptly. Your engineer will confirm.
What is lateral restraint?
Lateral restraint is the connection that stops a wall moving sideways, provided by tying it to the floors and roof. Older houses often have little or none, especially where joists run parallel to the wall. Remedial ties and straps add that connection after the event.
Other structural repairs in Earl Shilton
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Crack stitching
- Floor joist repairs
Bowing wall repairs near Earl Shilton
If a wall in Earl Shilton began bowing after building work next door, dated photos help us suggest who should look at it first.