Wrexham · Clwyd
Lintel replacement in Wrexham
If a window at your Wrexham property has started to stick and the brickwork above has dipped, the lintel is a likely suspect. Send pictures of both sides of the opening, and we will tell you what we think is happening.
Guide price from£690per opening inc VAT
- Postcodes
- LL11, LL12, LL13
- Population
- about 66,000
- Area
- Clwyd
- Pricing region
- Wales
Why does the ground in Clwyd matter for lintel replacement?
Wrexham (LL11, LL12, LL13) has around 66,000 residents and sits in Clwyd. Nearby, we also cover Buckley (9 miles), Mold (10 miles) and Connah's Quay (11 miles).
Clwyd has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Clwyd lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Typical buildings in Clwyd: Brick colliery terraces, seaside villas in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay, and post-war estates.
What should you budget for lintel replacement in Wrexham?
These are guide prices for Wrexham, using Wales rates and including VAT. Your written quote follows photos or a survey, and is fixed once the repair is specified.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Standard window or door opening | £690 – £2,300 | per opening |
| Wide or bay openingest. | £1,850 – £4,150 | per opening |
| Making good inside and outest. | £140 – £550 | per opening |
Repair options we may recommend
Propping and needling
Adjustable props carry the wall above while the old lintel comes out. For heavier walls, short steel needles are passed through holes cut above the opening and propped on both sides, taking the load off the lintel completely. The supports stay until the new work has set.
Best for: Openings with heavy walls, upper floors or bay windows above
Like-for-like replacement
The failed lintel comes out and one of suitable type and size is bedded on mortar with adequate bearing at each end. Bricks above are relaid to match the original bond and the joints are pointed to blend with the surrounding wall.
Best for: Standard windows and doors with a single failed lintel
What to expect when we carry out lintel replacement
Inspect the opening
We look at the crack pattern, the type of lintel and what sits above it. Pictures of both faces of the window, plus any visible lintel edge, help us judge it before visiting.
Specify the replacement
We confirm the lintel type, length and bearing needed. For wide openings, bays or walls with unusual loads, an engineer may specify it, and where the repair needs an engineer’s design or sign-off we can arrange one.
Remove and replace
Brickwork is carefully taken out above the lintel, the old lintel removed and the new one bedded level on full bearings. A cavity tray goes in where relevant, then the brickwork above is relaid.
Is it time for lintel replacement? Common signs
- Soft, crumbly timber visible behind the brick face over a bay
- A diagonal crack climbing away from a window head
- Damp patches on the inside wall just above a window
Rules for lintel replacement in Wales
In Wales, the Welsh version of the Building Regulations applies. Underpinning and other work that alters or strengthens the structure needs building control approval and inspection; like-for-like repairs often do not. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to work on party walls and excavation close to a neighbour’s foundations.
Your lintel replacement questions
How much should I budget for lintel replacement in Wrexham?
Guide prices for lintel replacement in Wrexham start from about £690 per opening, including VAT, on Wales rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Can you survey a property in Wrexham?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Wrexham, including LL11, LL12, LL13, and from nearby places such as Buckley and Mold. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Clwyd crack?
The North Wales coalfield runs beneath parts of Wrexham and Flintshire, where historic workings are recorded, while the coast and vale have glacial clays and the hills are older hard rock. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
How long does it take to replace a lintel?
Most single lintels are replaced in one to two days. The props stay in until the mortar has gained enough strength, and wide bays or openings with both inner and outer lintels can take longer. The window can usually be used again once the supports come out.
How do I know if a lintel has failed?
The most common sign is a diagonal or stepped crack running up from the top corner of a window or door. Others include a dip in the brickwork above, rust or rot visible at the lintel edge, and windows that start to stick. A crack alone can have other causes, so it is worth checking.
Related work in Wrexham
- Structural crack repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Mining subsidence repairs
Lintel replacement near Wrexham
If rust is showing above the windows of your Wrexham home, photograph it close up and we will tell you whether replacement is due.