Cheltenham · Gloucestershire
Mining subsidence repairs in Cheltenham
Mining damage to a house in Cheltenham is usually repaired the same way as other movement once the ground is settled: stitching, stabilising or underpinning as the engineer specifies. What differs is who investigates and who may be liable.
Guide price from£80per metre of crack inc VAT
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51, GL53
- Population
- about 120,000
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Pricing region
- South West
Is Gloucestershire prone to ground movement?
We cover Cheltenham and its postcode districts GL50, GL51, GL53, part of Gloucestershire, with a population of roughly 120,000. Nearby places we cover include Tewkesbury (7 miles), Gloucester (7 miles) and Stroud (12 miles).
Gloucestershire has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Gloucestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Typical buildings in Gloucestershire: Cotswold stone cottages, Regency terraces in Cheltenham, and brick estates around Gloucester.
Is it time for mining subsidence repairs? Common signs
- Cracks running through the foundations and up both faces of a wall
- Cracks appearing suddenly across several walls at once
- The whole house leaning slightly, with doors swinging open
What should you budget for mining subsidence repairs in Cheltenham?
Prices in Cheltenham are worked out on South West rates. They include VAT and are a starting point: access, the extent of the damage and whether an engineer or building control is involved all move the figure.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching and making good | £80 – £185 | per metre of crack |
| Re-levelling or ground stabilisation by resin injection | £825 – £1,550 | per metre of wall |
| Underpinning where the engineer specifies it | £1,050 – £3,600 | per metre of wall |
| Repair schedule for a claim (pricing an engineer's scope)est. | Free to request | — |
Repair options we may recommend
Pricing an engineer’s repair scope
When a claim is under way, the engineer or claim handler usually writes the scope of repairs. We price that schedule item by item, at no charge to request, and carry out the work if you choose us. Anything outside the scope is shown separately.
Best for: Homeowners with a mining claim or engineer’s report in hand
Crack stitching and making good
Where the ground has stopped moving and the damage is cracking, the walls are stitched with stainless helical bars, repointed and replastered. This covers a large share of mining damage, especially legacy movement that settled years ago and left cracks behind.
Best for: Cracking after movement that has now stopped
What to expect when we carry out mining subsidence repairs
Check the mining record
A coal mining report or a search of mining records shows whether recorded workings or shafts lie near the property. Records are incomplete, so a clear report does not rule mining out, and a recorded seam nearby does not prove it is the cause.
Written price to the scope
We price the repair from the engineer’s or claim schedule and confirm a fixed price in writing once the work is specified. Where a claim body or insurer is handling the repair, their own process for appointing contractors applies.
Repairs and records
Work proceeds once any ground treatment is complete and the engineer is satisfied. We stitch, stabilise or underpin as specified, make good inside and out, deal with building control where needed, and hand over records for your file.
Rules for mining subsidence 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.
Your mining subsidence repairs questions
What is the price of mining subsidence repairs in Cheltenham?
Guide prices for mining subsidence repairs in Cheltenham start from about £80 per metre of crack, 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 mining subsidence repairs in Cheltenham?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Cheltenham, including GL50, GL51, GL53, and from nearby places such as Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Cheltenham cause cracking?
The Severn vale around Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury is Lias and Mercia Mudstone clay, the Cotswolds are limestone, and the Forest of Dean has a historic coalfield. Parts of South Gloucestershire around Kingswood also lie on old Coal Measures. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
How do I make a mining subsidence claim?
Start by reporting the damage to the Mining Remediation Authority, describing when it appeared and including photographs. They will usually arrange an inspection and investigation. Report promptly, because time limits can apply. Keep copies of everything you send, and notify your home insurer in parallel.
What about salt, lead or ironstone mining?
Damage from non-coal mining follows different routes. Cheshire’s brine areas have their own statutory compensation arrangements, while metal, ironstone and limestone workings often have no equivalent scheme, leaving your home insurer as the main route. A solicitor or your insurer can confirm which applies.
More repairs we carry out in Cheltenham
- Underpinning
- Roof structure repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
Mining subsidence repairs near Cheltenham
Holding an engineer’s repair scope for your Cheltenham property? Send it over and we will price it item by item at no charge.