Coleraine · County Londonderry
Structural crack repairs in Coleraine
If you have found a crack in a wall at your Coleraine property, the first job is to work out why it appeared. Our crack repairs start with the cause, so the stitching, repointing or rebuilding that follows has a fair chance of lasting.
Guide price from£70per metre of crack inc VAT
- Postcodes
- BT52
- Population
- about 26,000
- Area
- County Londonderry
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
How do local ground conditions affect structural crack repairs in Coleraine?
With roughly 26,000 people, Coleraine spans postcode districts BT52 in County Londonderry. If you are just outside Coleraine, we also cover Ballymoney (7 miles), Limavady (13 miles) and Ballymena (24 miles).
Shrinkable clay is less common in County Londonderry than in south-east England. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Across County Londonderry, most homes are Georgian and Victorian houses in Derry, brick terraces and post-war estates.
Guide prices for structural crack repairs in Coleraine
The ranges below reflect typical Northern Ireland costs for structural crack repairs, including VAT. Scaffold, access and making good can push a job to the top of the range.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching with helical bars | £70 – £160 | per metre of crack |
| Single crack, outside only (up to about 2 m)est. | £350 – £790 | per crack |
| Internal making good and redecoration of the crack lineest. | £130 – £440 | per room |
Methods for structural crack repairs
Filling and repointing
For hairline and narrow cracks that have stopped moving, the crack line is raked out and repointed in mortar matched to the original for strength, colour and texture. Inside, plaster cracks are cut out, filled with a flexible filler and redecorated.
Best for: Cracks up to about 5 mm that are no longer moving
Rebuilding a cracked section
Where bricks have split or the wall has moved out of line, the damaged area is taken down and rebuilt, bonded into sound masonry on either side. Reclaimed or matched bricks keep the repair discreet, with temporary support used where needed.
Best for: Badly displaced or broken brickwork
From first photo to finished repair
Survey and record
On site we measure the width along the crack, note its pattern and check nearby drains, trees and openings. If the cause is unclear, gauges can be fixed across it and read over several months.
Written quote
You receive a no-obligation written quote listing each crack, the repair method chosen for it and the making good inside and out. Once the scope is settled, that becomes a fixed price in writing.
Repair and make good
Cracks are stitched, repointed or rebuilt as specified, with mortar matched to the existing wall. Internal crack lines are filled and redecorated where included, and you get a written note of what was done.
Symptoms that point to structural crack repairs
- Stepped cracks zigzagging through the mortar joints of outside brickwork
- Cracks that reappear in the same place after filling and painting
- Daylight or a draught coming through a crack in an outside wall
Rules for structural crack repairs in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, minor repairs usually need no approval, but structural work comes under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and council building control. There is no Party Wall Act in Northern Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of structural crack repairs in Coleraine?
Guide prices for structural crack repairs in Coleraine start from about £70 per metre of crack, including VAT, on Northern Ireland rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Do you carry out structural crack repairs in Coleraine?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Coleraine, including BT52, and from nearby places such as Ballymoney and Limavady. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Coleraine cause cracking?
County Londonderry has basalt, older hard rock and glacial deposits, with soft river ground along the Foyle and Bann. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Do I need a structural engineer for a cracked wall?
Not always, since many cracks can be judged from photos and a visit. An engineer is worthwhile when cracks are wide, tapered, growing or part of a claim. Where the repair needs an engineer’s design or sign-off, an independent chartered structural engineer is appointed, and we can arrange this.
Should I tell my insurer about cracks in my house?
Yes, if you think the cracks could come from subsidence or heave, tell your insurer before any permanent repair, because repairing first can make a claim harder to prove. Cracks from normal shrinkage or ageing are not usually covered, and the insurer decides which applies.
More repairs we carry out in Coleraine
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Crack stitching
- Wall tie replacement
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Brick arch repairs
Structural crack repairs near Coleraine
Each crack at your Coleraine property is priced separately in our written quote, so you can see exactly what you are paying for and why.