Exmouth · Devon
Extension pulling away repairs in Exmouth
An extension pulling away from a Exmouth house is often a drain problem, a shallow footing or a missing tie-in, rather than a failing building. Finding out which applies decides whether the fix is a junction repair or new foundations.
Guide price from£620per junction inc VAT
- Postcodes
- EX8
- Population
- about 36,000
- Area
- Devon
- Pricing region
- South West
What should you know about the ground under Exmouth?
Exmouth, Devon: about 36,000 residents across postcode districts EX8. Nearby places we cover include Exeter (9 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles) and Torquay (12 miles).
Most of Devon is on firmer ground than the clay belts of the south-east. Old metal-mine shafts and workings are recorded in places, so mining searches are routine for some properties. Typical buildings in Devon: Cob and stone cottages, Victorian terraces in Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay, and post-war estates.
What to look for before calling about extension pulling away repairs
- Daylight or draughts showing through the internal corner joint
- Patio doors or windows in the extension starting to bind
- Extension roof flashing lifting off the original wall
Extension pulling away repairs prices in Exmouth
Guide prices below are for homes in Exmouth, on South West rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Junction crack repair with stainless tiesest. | £620 – £2,050 | per junction |
| Movement joint and making goodest. | £410 – £1,250 | per junction |
| Underpinning the extension where needed | £1,050 – £2,600 | per metre of wall |
How we usually approach extension pulling away repairs
Underpinning the extension
If the extension is still dropping because its footings are too shallow or on poor ground, they are taken deeper by mass concrete, beam-and-base or mini-piles. The engineer designs the scheme, and the junction is repaired once the new foundation is in.
Best for: Active movement from shallow footings, roots or soft ground
Junction crack repair with stainless ties
The open joint is cut out, stainless ties or helical bars are fixed across it into both the old and new masonry, and the joint is repointed or rendered to match. Inside, the corner is replastered. This suits extensions that moved once and have since stopped.
Best for: Settled extensions with a stable gap at the junction
What happens during extension pulling away repairs, step by step?
Find what is moving
An independent chartered structural engineer can inspect, and we can arrange one. A drain survey under the extension, a trial pit at its footing and tell-tale monitoring across the joint are common checks before choosing the repair.
Choose the fix
The engineer decides between ties, a movement joint or underpinning. We confirm a fixed price in writing once the repair is specified, covering the junction, flashings, internal finishes and any foundation work.
Finish and hand over
Internal corners are replastered, skirtings and coving refixed, and doors or windows in the extension eased where the movement affected them. Records of the repair and any approvals are passed to you.
Rules for extension pulling away 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 extension pulling away repairs in Exmouth
What is the price of extension pulling away repairs in Exmouth?
Guide prices for extension pulling away repairs in Exmouth start from about £620 per junction, 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 carry out extension pulling away repairs in Exmouth?
We do. Exmouth and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Exeter and Newton Abbot. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Does the ground around Exmouth cause cracking?
Devon's ground is mostly older mudstones, sandstones and granite, so shrinkable-clay subsidence is less widespread than further east. Older solid-walled and cob buildings, steep sites and retaining walls are the more common structural concerns. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Can I just fill the gap with mastic?
Mastic can keep water out short term, but it does not stop movement or reconnect the walls. If the gap reopens after filling, something is still moving. Photograph and measure it over a few months first, so an engineer can see the trend.
Why is my extension pulling away from my house?
Usually because the extension and the house sit on different foundations that react differently to the ground. Shallow extension footings, leaking drains under the extension, nearby roots and weak tie-ins between old and new walls are the common causes.
More repairs we carry out in Exmouth
- Subsidence repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Floor joist repairs
Extension pulling away repairs near Exmouth
Photos of the crack, the internal corner and the roof flashing are a good start; send them about your Exmouth home and we will reply with a view.