Haringey · Greater London
Lintel replacement in Haringey
Rusting steel over the windows of a Haringey home lifts and cracks the brickwork it carries. Replacing it involves propping or needling the wall, swapping in a new lintel and relaying the bricks to match.
Guide price from£940per opening inc VAT
- Postcodes
- N2, N4, N8, N10, N11
- Population
- about 260,000
- Area
- Greater London
- Pricing region
- London
How do local ground conditions affect lintel replacement in Haringey?
We cover the whole of Haringey, including postcode districts N2, N4, N8, N10, N11; about 260,000 people live in the borough. We also take enquiries from nearby Islington (3 miles), Camden (4 miles) and Hackney (4 miles).
Greater London is one of the parts of the UK where clay soils are most likely to move with the seasons. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Housing stock in Greater London: Victorian and Edwardian terraces with shallow footings, inter-war semis in the outer boroughs, and converted flats and mansion blocks.
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.
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.
Remove supports and make good
Once the mortar has gained strength, props and needles come out and their holes are made good. Pointing, reveals and plaster are finished, and the window is refitted or checked for smooth operation.
Is it time for lintel replacement? Common signs
- Rust stains or flaking steel showing above the frame
- A diagonal crack climbing away from a window head
- Brickwork above an opening visibly dipping in the middle
What should you budget for lintel replacement in Haringey?
The ranges below reflect typical London costs for lintel replacement, including VAT. Scaffold, access and making good can push a job to the top of the range.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Standard window or door opening | £940 – £3,100 | per opening |
| Wide or bay openingest. | £2,500 – £5,600 | per opening |
| Making good inside and outest. | £190 – £750 | per opening |
Repair options we may recommend
Inner and outer lintel replacement
Solid walls and some cavity walls carry separate lintels on the inside and outside faces. Where both have failed, each is replaced in turn, keeping the wall supported throughout. Internal plaster and reveals are then made good and redecorated where included.
Best for: Older solid walls with rotten timber across the inner face
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
Rules for lintel replacement 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.
Your lintel replacement questions
What is the price of lintel replacement in Haringey?
Guide prices for lintel replacement in Haringey start from about £940 per opening, including VAT, on London rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Do you carry out lintel replacement in Haringey?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Haringey, including N2, N4, N8, N10, and from nearby places such as Islington and Camden. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Haringey cause cracking?
Most of Greater London sits on London Clay, among the most shrinkage-prone ground in the UK, with river gravels along the Thames. Subsidence claims here are among the most frequent in the country, especially after dry summers and near street and garden trees. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
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.
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.
More repairs we carry out in Haringey
- Underpinning
- Subsidence repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
Lintel replacement near Haringey
Send photos of the cracked or sagging opening at your Haringey home for a free initial assessment and an honest view on the lintel.