Dungannon · County Tyrone
Brick arch repairs in Dungannon
Before repairing a brick arch at a Dungannon property, we check what sits behind it. A rotting timber lintel on the inner face is a frequent hidden cause, and fixing only the visible arch would leave the real problem in place.
Guide price from£350per arch inc VAT
- Postcodes
- BT71
- Population
- about 12,000
- Area
- County Tyrone
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
How do local ground conditions affect brick arch repairs in Dungannon?
With roughly 12,000 people, Dungannon spans postcode districts BT71 in County Tyrone. Neighbouring towns we cover: Cookstown (10 miles), Armagh (11 miles) and Portadown (14 miles).
Clay shrinkage is less of a concern in County Tyrone, so other causes such as drains, poor footings or older walls are checked first. Parts of County Tyrone lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Typical buildings in County Tyrone: Market-town terraces, rural houses and post-war estates.
What should you budget for brick arch repairs in Dungannon?
These are guide prices for Dungannon, using Northern Ireland rates and including VAT. Your written quote follows photos or a survey, and is fixed once the repair is specified.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Stitching and reinforcing a sound archest. | £350 – £1,050 | per arch |
| Rebuilding an arch (one side) | £790 – £1,150 | per opening |
| Rebuilding an arch (both sides) | £1,600 – £2,300 | per opening |
Repair options we may recommend
Reinforcing a sound arch
Where the arch has only dropped slightly and the bricks are sound, stainless helical bars are bonded into the bed joints just above it, extending well into the wall on each side. The bars turn the courses above into a reinforced band of masonry, so the arch no longer has to carry the full load. Joints are repointed to match.
Best for: Slightly dropped or cracked arches with sound bricks
Rebuilding both faces
Where the arch shows inside as well as outside, or a rotten timber behind it has also failed, both faces are rebuilt. The inner timber is replaced with a suitable lintel, and the outer arch is reformed in front. The two are worked in sequence so the wall is supported throughout.
Best for: Arches with a failed timber or inner face
What to expect when we carry out brick arch repairs
Look at the arch closely
Straight-on photos of the arch and the wall either side show us how far it has dropped, whether the bricks are sound and whether the cause seems to be the arch itself or the wall around it.
Choose reinforce or rebuild
We recommend reinforcement where the arch is sound and only slightly displaced, and a rebuild where it has dropped badly or bricks are loose. If the wall beside the opening is moving, that is dealt with first.
Repair the arch
Bars are bonded into the joints above a sound arch, or the arch is taken down and relaid over the former using the original bricks where possible, with matched replacements for any that are damaged.
Is it time for brick arch repairs? Common signs
- A flat arch that has started to sag into a shallow curve
- Cracks stepping out from the arch ends into the wall
- The centre bricks of an arch sitting lower than the rest
Rules for brick arch repairs in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, minor repairs usually need no approval, but structural work comes under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and council building control. There is no Party Wall Act in Northern Ireland.
Your brick arch repairs questions
What is the price of brick arch repairs in Dungannon?
Guide prices for brick arch repairs in Dungannon start from about £350 per arch, including VAT, on Northern Ireland rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Do you carry out brick arch repairs in Dungannon?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Dungannon, including BT71, and from nearby places such as Cookstown and Armagh. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Dungannon cause cracking?
Tyrone has glacial till over varied rock, with a small historic coalfield around Coalisland near Dungannon. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Do flat brick arches need a lintel?
Many flat soldier arches were built with a hidden steel bar or timber behind, because they have little true arch action. When repairing one, we check what is supporting it and, where needed, reinforce it with bars or add suitable support behind.
Is a dropped brick arch dangerous?
A slightly dropped arch is not usually an immediate danger, but it is no longer carrying load as it should and tends to worsen. Loose bricks that could fall, or a fast-growing crack above, need prompt attention. Do not rely on the window frame to hold it.
More repairs we carry out in Dungannon
- Lintel replacement
- Gable end wall repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Bowing wall repairs
Brick arch repairs near Dungannon
If bricks in an arch at your Dungannon property are loose, photograph them from a safe distance and send them over for advice.