Coalville · Leicestershire
Wall tie replacement in Coalville
If a mortgage valuation on a Coalville property has flagged possible wall tie failure, the next step is a tie survey and a written quote. We explain what the borescope found on each elevation and price only the walls that need work.
Guide price from£1,750per house inc VAT
- Postcodes
- LE67
- Population
- about 38,000
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
How do local ground conditions affect wall tie replacement in Coalville?
Postcode districts LE67 cover Coalville, a Leicestershire town of about 38,000 people. Nearby places we cover include Loughborough (8 miles), Swadlincote (9 miles) and Mountsorrel (9 miles).
Clay soils are found in parts of Leicestershire. Parts of Leicestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Typical buildings in Leicestershire: Victorian terraces in Leicester and Loughborough, inter-war semis and large post-war estates.
Repair options we may recommend
Removing old ties and rebedding
On badly cracked elevations the old ties are cut out from the outer face, the joints raked and rebedded, and the brickwork repointed. It is more work than isolation but removes the source of expansion entirely. An engineer or the survey report usually specifies where this is needed.
Best for: Elevations with severe cracking or lifting
Remedial tie installation
New stainless ties are drilled through the outer leaf into the inner leaf, then fixed by mechanical expansion or resin, depending on the masonry. They are placed to a set grid across each elevation, with extra ties around openings and at the edges. Holes are made good in matching mortar.
Best for: Walls where the original ties have failed or are missing
What to expect when we carry out wall tie replacement
Access
Ties are fitted across the whole of each affected elevation, so scaffold or a tower is usually needed above ground floor. We plan access around conservatories, extensions, neighbours’ land and any parking that must be suspended.
Install the new ties
New stainless ties are drilled and fixed to the specified grid, with closer spacing around windows, doors and the roofline. Sample ties can be pull-tested to confirm they are holding in your particular brick and block.
Deal with the old ties and make good
Old ties are isolated or removed where the report calls for it, cracked joints are raked out and repointed, and drilled holes are filled in matching mortar. A written note of tie positions and findings goes in your property file.
Is it time for wall tie replacement? Common signs
- Horizontal cracks along mortar joints, repeating every few brick courses
- The roof edge or verge lifting slightly above the brickwork
- Outer brickwork bowing or bulging, often worst near the top
What should you budget for wall tie replacement in Coalville?
For Coalville we use East Midlands rates. Treat the table as a budget guide, inc VAT; the price you pay is the one on your written quote.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-terrace houseest. | £1,750 – £3,450 | per house |
| Semi-detached house | £2,450 – £4,900 | per house |
| Detached houseest. | £3,450 – £6,850 | per house |
| Scaffolding where neededest. | £590 – £1,750 | per elevation |
Rules for wall tie replacement 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.
Your wall tie replacement questions
How much should I budget for wall tie replacement in Coalville?
Guide prices for wall tie replacement in Coalville start from about £1,750 per house, including VAT, on East Midlands 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 Coalville?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Coalville, including LE67, and from nearby places such as Loughborough and Swadlincote. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Leicestershire crack?
Leicestershire has Mercia Mudstone, Lias clay and glacial till across much of the county, with the Coalville and Swadlincote coalfield in the north-west. Clay soils near large trees can move with the seasons. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Is wall tie failure covered by insurance?
Usually not, because insurers treat it as gradual deterioration. Damage caused by a sudden event, such as part of a wall collapsing in a storm, may be treated differently under some policies. Check your policy wording, and tell your insurer if you are unsure.
How do I know if my wall ties have failed?
The clearest sign is horizontal cracking in the mortar joints repeating every few courses, often with a bulge or a lifted roofline. Wire ties can fail with no cracking at all, so a tie survey with a metal detector and borescope is the only reliable check.
Related work in Coalville
- Gable end wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
Wall tie replacement near Coalville
Need a report for a buyer or lender in Coalville? Send us the valuation comment and we will explain what a tie survey and quote would cover.