Paignton · Devon
Extension pulling away repairs in Paignton
An extension pulling away from a Paignton 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
- TQ2, TQ3, TQ4
- Population
- about 68,000
- Area
- Devon
- Pricing region
- South West
Why does the ground in Devon matter for extension pulling away repairs?
Paignton is in Devon and takes in postcode districts TQ2, TQ3, TQ4. About 68,000 people live there. We also take enquiries from nearby Torquay (3 miles), Brixham (4 miles) and Newton Abbot (7 miles).
Clay shrinkage is less of a concern in Devon, so other causes such as drains, poor footings or older walls are checked first. Old metal-mine shafts and workings are recorded in places, so mining searches are routine for some properties. Across Devon, most homes are cob and stone cottages, Victorian terraces in Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay, and post-war estates.
Guide prices for extension pulling away repairs in Paignton
Guide prices below are for homes in Paignton, 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 |
Methods for extension pulling away repairs
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
Movement joint and making good
Where some seasonal movement is expected to continue, the junction is formed into a proper flexible movement joint with a compressible filler and sealant, so the two parts can move without cracking. Flashings and internal finishes are detailed to suit.
Best for: Minor ongoing movement that does not threaten the structure
From first photo to finished repair
Show us the junction
Send photos of the crack outside, the internal corner and any flashing above, with a measure for scale. We give a free initial assessment and an initial view on whether the gap is likely old or still opening.
Repair the junction
Drains are repaired first if they are leaking. The joint is then tied, formed as a movement joint or rebuilt after underpinning, with roof flashings reset so the junction stays watertight. Building control is handled where needed.
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.
Symptoms that point to extension pulling away repairs
- A vertical crack or gap where the extension meets the house
- Mastic or render at the joint repeatedly splitting open
- Floor level dropping where the extension and house floors meet
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of extension pulling away repairs in Paignton?
Guide prices for extension pulling away repairs in Paignton 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 Paignton?
Yes, Paignton is covered, along with postcode districts TQ2, TQ3, TQ4. We also cover nearby Torquay and Brixham.
Does the ground around Paignton 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 a drain under my extension cause it to move?
Yes, a cracked or displaced drain beneath or beside an extension can soften clay or wash away fine soil. A CCTV drain survey usually finds it. Repairing the drain is often the first and most important step before any repair to the walls.
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 Paignton
- Roof structure repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Bowing wall repairs
Extension pulling away repairs near Paignton
Send photos of the extension junction at your Paignton home, inside and out, and we will give a free initial assessment and a guide price.