Dungannon · County Tyrone
Crack stitching in Dungannon
Stitched repairs suit most brick and block walls in Dungannon, from older solid nine-inch walls to modern cavity construction. On soft historic brick we use lime mortar and grout chosen to suit it, so the repair does not damage the wall.
Guide price from£70per metre of crack inc VAT
- Postcodes
- BT71
- Population
- about 12,000
- Area
- County Tyrone
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What is the ground like in County Tyrone?
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).
Shrinkable clay is less common in County Tyrone than in south-east England. Parts of County Tyrone lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Across County Tyrone, most homes are market-town terraces, rural houses and post-war estates.
Is it time for crack stitching? Common signs
- A crack you can fit a coin into, running through bricks and mortar
- Bricks split clean through where the crack crosses them
- Filled cracks that keep reopening along the same line
What should you budget for crack stitching in Dungannon?
Prices in Dungannon are worked out on Northern Ireland rates. They include VAT and are a starting point: access, the extent of the damage and whether an engineer or building control is involved all move the figure.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £70 – £160 | per metre of crack |
| Small jobs (minimum visit)est. | £310 – £440 | per visit |
| Repointing over the stitched line in matching mortarest. | £25 – £55 | per metre |
Repair options we may recommend
Stitching with crack injection
Once the bars are in, the crack itself is filled. Fine cracks are pointed in matching mortar, while wider or deeper cracks can be injected with grout so the void inside the wall is filled rather than just the face. On older houses, lime mortar keeps the repair breathable.
Best for: Deep cracks running through the full thickness of the wall
Helical bars in resin grout
A resin grout bonds quickly and strongly to the bar and masonry and suits wet conditions or work that must take load sooner. It is less forgiving of soft or crumbly bricks, so the choice of grout is made wall by wall rather than as a rule.
Best for: Dense bricks, damp walls and repairs needing a fast cure
What to expect when we carry out crack stitching
Confirm the cause has stopped
Before quoting we check what made the wall crack and whether it is still moving. If there is doubt, we suggest a period of monitoring or an engineer’s view, rather than stitching a crack that will simply open again.
Cut, clean and grout
Slots are cut into the bed joints to the right depth, dust is blown and washed out, and grout is placed. The bars are pressed home and covered, and the crack line is filled or injected.
Repoint to match
The cut joints and crack are pointed in a mortar chosen to match the colour, texture and strength of the existing work. On older houses with soft bricks, a lime mortar is used so the repair does not trap moisture.
Rules for crack stitching 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 crack stitching questions
What is the price of crack stitching in Dungannon?
Guide prices for crack stitching in Dungannon start from about £70 per metre of crack, 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 crack stitching in Dungannon?
We do. Dungannon and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Cookstown and Armagh. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
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.
Is resin or cement grout better for crack stitching?
Neither is better in every case. Cement-based grout suits most walls and is kinder to soft, older bricks, while resin grout bonds faster and copes better with damp. The choice depends on the masonry, the conditions and any engineer’s specification.
Does crack stitching stop a wall moving?
No, crack stitching reconnects cracked masonry but does not stop the movement that caused it. If the ground is still shrinking, a drain is still leaking or ties are still rusting, a stitched wall can crack again nearby. The cause has to be identified and dealt with first.
More repairs we carry out in Dungannon
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Bowing wall repairs
- Floor joist repairs
Crack stitching near Dungannon
Unsure whether a crack in Dungannon has stopped moving? Pictures with the date on them, taken over a few weeks, help us advise before any bars go in.