Hastings · East Sussex
Structural crack repairs in Hastings
If you have found a crack in a wall at your Hastings 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£90per metre of crack inc VAT
- Postcodes
- TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38
- Population
- about 93,000
- Area
- East Sussex
- Pricing region
- South East
What should you know about the ground under Hastings?
Hastings, East Sussex: about 93,000 residents across postcode districts TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38. If you are just outside Hastings, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles), Hailsham (14 miles) and Eastbourne (14 miles).
Much of East Sussex sits on clay that shrinks in dry summers and swells in wet winters. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Housing stock in East Sussex: Regency and Victorian terraces on the coast, Wealden timber-framed houses, and inter-war bungalows and semis.
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
- A crack noticeably wider at the top than the bottom, or the reverse
- Diagonal cracks running from the corners of windows and doors
- Cracks that reappear in the same place after filling and painting
Guide prices for structural crack repairs in Hastings
These are guide prices for Hastings, using South East 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 with helical bars | £90 – £200 | per metre of crack |
| Single crack, outside only (up to about 2 m)est. | £450 – £1,000 | per crack |
| Internal making good and redecoration of the crack lineest. | £170 – £560 | 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
Rules for structural crack repairs in England
Like-for-like repairs such as crack stitching and repointing do not usually need building control approval in England, but anything that changes or strengthens the structure, such as underpinning or rebuilding a wall, does. If the work touches a party wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of structural crack repairs in Hastings?
Guide prices for structural crack repairs in Hastings start from about £90 per metre of crack, 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.
Do you carry out structural crack repairs in Hastings?
Yes, Hastings is covered, along with postcode districts TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38. We also cover nearby Bexhill-on-Sea and Hailsham.
Does the ground around Hastings cause cracking?
Inland East Sussex is Weald Clay and Wealden sands, while the South Downs and the coast around Brighton and Eastbourne are chalk. The Weald Clay areas are prone to shrink-swell movement near trees. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
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.
Are horizontal cracks in a wall serious?
Horizontal cracks are often more serious than vertical ones, because they suggest the wall is being pushed or lifted. Cracks repeating every few courses point to rusting wall ties, while one long crack with a bulge may mean lost restraint.
More repairs we carry out in Hastings
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Crack stitching
- Bowing wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
Structural crack repairs near Hastings
For a guide price on crack repairs in Hastings, try the quote tool or send us photos, and we will reply with the likely repair and its cost range.