Bognor Regis · West Sussex
Lintel replacement in Bognor Regis
Lintels over existing windows and doors in Bognor Regis homes are replaced one opening at a time, with the wall fully supported. Inside, rooms stay usable, with dust sheeting and making good included where you need it.
Guide price from£840per opening inc VAT
- Postcodes
- PO21, PO22
- Population
- about 64,000
- Area
- West Sussex
- Pricing region
- South East
Is West Sussex prone to ground movement?
We cover Bognor Regis and its postcode districts PO21, PO22, part of West Sussex, with a population of roughly 64,000. Nearby places we cover include Chichester (6 miles), Littlehampton (6 miles) and Emsworth (12 miles).
Shrinkable clay is widespread in West Sussex. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Across West Sussex, most homes are Wealden cottages, 1930s semis and bungalows on the coast, and new-town estates in Crawley.
Lintel replacement prices in Bognor Regis
Guide prices below are for homes in Bognor Regis, on South East 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 | £840 – £2,800 | per opening |
| Wide or bay openingest. | £2,250 – £5,050 | per opening |
| Making good inside and outest. | £170 – £670 | per opening |
How we usually approach lintel replacement
Replacement with a cavity tray
A damp-proof membrane is laid over the new lintel with stop ends and weep holes, so water running down the cavity is directed out rather than into the house. Many older lintels were installed without one, which is often why they failed.
Best for: Cavity walls with damp above windows
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
What happens during lintel replacement, step by step?
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.
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.
What to look for before calling about lintel replacement
- Soft, crumbly timber visible behind the brick face over a bay
- Brickwork above an opening visibly dipping in the middle
- Rust stains or flaking steel showing above the frame
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.
Questions about lintel replacement in Bognor Regis
How much should I budget for lintel replacement in Bognor Regis?
Guide prices for lintel replacement in Bognor Regis start from about £840 per opening, including VAT, on South East 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 Bognor Regis?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Bognor Regis, including PO21, PO22, and from nearby places such as Chichester and Littlehampton. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in West Sussex crack?
North West Sussex around Crawley and Horsham sits on Weald Clay, the South Downs are chalk, and the coastal plain has brickearth and gravels. The Weald Clay is prone to shrink-swell movement near trees. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
What is a cavity tray and do I need one?
A cavity tray is a damp-proof membrane above a lintel that catches water running down inside a cavity wall and sends it out through weep holes. If your wall is cavity construction and the original lintel had no tray, fitting one with the new lintel is usually sensible.
Do I need building regulations approval to replace a lintel?
In England and Wales, replacing a lintel is structural work and building control will usually need to approve it. Rules differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We deal with building control where the work needs it, and include the cost in the quote.
Related work in Bognor Regis
- Structural crack repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Brick arch repairs
- Wall tie replacement
- Gable end wall repairs
Lintel replacement near Bognor Regis
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