Hoyland · South Yorkshire
Brick arch repairs in Hoyland
Before repairing a brick arch at a Hoyland 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£380per arch inc VAT
- Postcodes
- S74
- Population
- about 16,000
- Area
- South Yorkshire
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What is the ground like in South Yorkshire?
Hoyland (S74) has around 16,000 residents and sits in South Yorkshire. We also take enquiries from nearby Chapeltown (3 miles), Wombwell (3 miles) and Barnsley (4 miles).
Parts of South Yorkshire have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of South Yorkshire, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained. Housing stock in South Yorkshire: Brick and stone terraces, colliery housing, inter-war council estates and post-war semis.
What to expect when we carry out brick arch repairs
Support the opening
Props carry the brickwork above, and for a rebuild a former is made to the exact profile of the arch. The window or door frame is protected so it is not asked to carry any load.
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.
Strike the former and point
Once the mortar has cured enough, the former and props are removed. Joints are finished to match the surrounding wall, and any cracks running from the arch into the wall are repaired at the same visit.
Is it time for brick arch repairs? Common signs
- The centre bricks of an arch sitting lower than the rest
- A vertical crack running up from the middle of the arch
- Gaps opening between arch bricks at the top or bottom edge
What should you budget for brick arch repairs in Hoyland?
These are guide prices for Hoyland, using Yorkshire and the Humber 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. | £380 – £1,150 | per arch |
| Rebuilding an arch (one side) | £855 – £1,250 | per opening |
| Rebuilding an arch (both sides) | £1,700 – £2,450 | per opening |
Repair options we may recommend
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
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
Rules for brick arch 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.
Your brick arch repairs questions
What is the price of brick arch repairs in Hoyland?
Guide prices for brick arch repairs in Hoyland start from about £380 per arch, including VAT, on Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Hoyland?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Hoyland, including S74, and from nearby places such as Chapeltown and Wombwell. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Hoyland cause cracking?
South Yorkshire lies largely on the Coal Measures, with a long history of shallow and deep mining around Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. Sheffield's hillside sites add retaining walls and steep ground to the mix. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Can you match the original bricks?
Usually, because most arches are rebuilt with their own cleaned bricks, which is the best match of all. Damaged bricks are replaced with reclaimed or new bricks chosen for size, colour and texture, and the mortar is matched to the surrounding joints.
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.
More repairs we carry out in Hoyland
- Underpinning
- Structural crack repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Concrete repairs
Brick arch repairs near Hoyland
Send a straight-on photo of the dropped or cracked arch at your Hoyland home, and we will offer a free view on whether it needs reinforcing or rebuilding.