Thornton-Cleveleys · Lancashire
Lintel replacement in Thornton-Cleveleys
Bay windows on older houses around Thornton-Cleveleys often hide a timber lintel behind the face brickwork. When that timber rots, the bay brickwork drops and cracks, and replacing it properly means supporting the wall above throughout the job.
Guide price from£720per opening inc VAT
- Postcodes
- FY2, FY5, FY6
- Population
- about 31,000
- Area
- Lancashire
- Pricing region
- North West
What should you know about the ground under Thornton-Cleveleys?
Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire: about 31,000 residents across postcode districts FY2, FY5, FY6. If you are just outside Thornton-Cleveleys, we also cover Poulton-le-Fylde (3 miles), Fleetwood (4 miles) and Blackpool (4 miles).
Parts of Lancashire have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells. Parts of Lancashire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Typical buildings in Lancashire: Stone and brick mill terraces, seaside villas in Blackpool and Lytham, and inter-war and post-war semis.
From first photo to finished repair
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.
Support the wall
Props or needles are set so the brickwork above carries no load on the old lintel. Windows are protected or temporarily removed where the work demands it, and the room inside is sheeted against dust.
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.
Symptoms that point to lintel replacement
- Damp patches on the inside wall just above a window
- Window or door frames that have started to bind or distort
- Rust stains or flaking steel showing above the frame
Guide prices for lintel replacement in Thornton-Cleveleys
Guide prices below are for homes in Thornton-Cleveleys, on North West rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Standard window or door opening | £720 – £2,400 | per opening |
| Wide or bay openingest. | £1,900 – £4,300 | per opening |
| Making good inside and outest. | £145 – £575 | per opening |
Methods for lintel replacement
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
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of lintel replacement in Thornton-Cleveleys?
Guide prices for lintel replacement in Thornton-Cleveleys start from about £720 per opening, including VAT, on North 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 lintel replacement in Thornton-Cleveleys?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Thornton-Cleveleys, including FY2, FY5, FY6, and from nearby places such as Poulton-le-Fylde and Fleetwood. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Thornton-Cleveleys cause cracking?
Lancashire is mostly glacial till over sandstone and mudstone, with the Burnley and Accrington coalfield in the east and soft coastal and estuarine ground on the Fylde. Old mill and mine sites leave made ground in many towns. 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.
Is it safe to live in the house during lintel replacement?
Yes, in almost all cases. The wall is fully supported before anything is removed, and the work is confined to one opening at a time. The affected room is sheeted against dust and kept clear while props are in place.
More repairs we carry out in Thornton-Cleveleys
- Retaining wall repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Bowing wall repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
Lintel replacement near Thornton-Cleveleys
If rust is showing above the windows of your Thornton-Cleveleys home, photograph it close up and we will tell you whether replacement is due.