Wigan · Greater Manchester
Mining subsidence repairs in Wigan
If you think historic mining may be behind movement at your Wigan property, report coal-mining damage to the Mining Remediation Authority and tell your insurer too. Repairs come after the cause is confirmed and the ground is known to be stable.
Guide price from£75per metre of crack inc VAT
- Postcodes
- WN1, WN3, WN5
- Population
- about 180,000
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
Is Greater Manchester prone to ground movement?
Wigan, Greater Manchester: about 180,000 residents across postcode districts WN1, WN3, WN5. We also take enquiries from nearby Hindley (2 miles), Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 miles) and Westhoughton (5 miles).
Clay soils are found in parts of Greater Manchester. Parts of Greater Manchester lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Across Greater Manchester, most homes are red-brick terraces, mill-town stone terraces, inter-war semis and post-war estates.
What happens during mining subsidence repairs, step by step?
Report and photograph
Photograph every crack with a scale and note the date it appeared. Report suspected coal-mining damage to the Mining Remediation Authority, or the operator of a working mine, and notify your home insurer. Time limits can apply, so report promptly.
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.
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.
What to look for before calling about mining subsidence repairs
- Cracks appearing suddenly across several walls at once
- Steps or ridges forming in paths, kerbs or garden walls
- Damage that does not change with the seasons
Mining subsidence repairs prices in Wigan
These are guide prices for Wigan, using North West rates and including VAT. Your written quote follows photos or a survey, and is fixed once the repair is specified.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching and making good | £75 – £175 | per metre of crack |
| Re-levelling or ground stabilisation by resin injection | £770 – £1,450 | per metre of wall |
| Underpinning where the engineer specifies it | £960 – £3,350 | per metre of wall |
| Repair schedule for a claim (pricing an engineer's scope)est. | Free to request | — |
How we usually approach mining subsidence repairs
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
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.
Questions about mining subsidence repairs in Wigan
How much will mining subsidence repairs cost in Wigan?
Guide prices for mining subsidence repairs in Wigan start from about £75 per metre of crack, 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 cover Wigan?
Yes, Wigan is covered, along with postcode districts WN1, WN3, WN5. We also cover nearby Hindley and Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Is the ground in Greater Manchester prone to subsidence?
Greater Manchester is mostly glacial till over sandstone and mudstone, with the Lancashire coalfield beneath much of Wigan, Bolton, Salford and parts of the east. Historic mine workings, made ground and old mill sites are common. 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.
Who pays for coal-mining subsidence damage?
Liability for damage from past coal mining usually rests with the Mining Remediation Authority, or with the operator of a working mine. They investigate whether coal mining caused the damage before agreeing any repair. Tell your home insurer as well, because policy cover and the mining claim can overlap.
Other structural repairs in Wigan
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Crack stitching
- Brick arch repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
Mining subsidence repairs near Wigan
Call us about cracking or ground movement in Wigan, or send photos, and we will explain the likely next steps and a guide price.