Devizes · Wiltshire
Wall tie replacement in Devizes
If a mortgage valuation on a Devizes 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£1,850per house inc VAT
- Postcodes
- SN10
- Population
- about 17,000
- Area
- Wiltshire
- Pricing region
- South West
What should you know about the ground under Devizes?
We cover Devizes and its postcode districts SN10, part of Wiltshire, with a population of roughly 17,000. Neighbouring towns we cover: Calne (6 miles), Melksham (6 miles) and Chippenham (9 miles).
Wiltshire has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Housing stock in Wiltshire: Stone cottages, railway terraces in Swindon, and large post-war and new-build estates.
What happens when we carry out wall tie replacement in Devizes?
Tie survey
A metal detector locates the existing ties and shows their pattern. Small holes are then drilled at sample points and a borescope passed into the cavity to see the tie condition, type and embedment. The holes are made good afterwards.
Report and quote
You receive a written summary of what the survey found on each elevation, which walls need new ties, whether old ties should be isolated or removed, and a no-obligation written quote with scaffold shown separately.
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.
Signs you may need wall tie replacement
- A house built before the 1980s on an exposed or coastal site
- Mortar joints that look wider or opened up on one elevation
- Horizontal cracks along mortar joints, repeating every few brick courses
How much will wall tie replacement cost in Devizes?
Guide prices below are for homes in Devizes, on South West rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-terrace houseest. | £1,850 – £3,600 | per house |
| Semi-detached house | £2,600 – £5,150 | per house |
| Detached houseest. | £3,600 – £7,200 | per house |
| Scaffolding where neededest. | £620 – £1,850 | per elevation |
Which repair method suits a home in Devizes?
Partial rebuild of the outer leaf
If a section of the outer leaf has bulged too far to be tied back, it is carefully taken down and rebuilt with new ties built in as the work goes up. This is uncommon, and is usually limited to a gable top, a parapet or a panel under a window.
Best for: Outer leaf too distorted to tie back safely
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
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.
Wall tie replacement in Devizes: questions and answers
How much should I budget for wall tie replacement in Devizes?
Guide prices for wall tie replacement in Devizes start from about £1,850 per house, 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.
Can you survey a property in Devizes?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Devizes, including SN10, and from nearby places such as Calne and Melksham. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Wiltshire crack?
Southern Wiltshire is chalk, while the north around Swindon, Chippenham and Trowbridge sits on Oxford and Kimmeridge Clays that are prone to seasonal movement near trees. Bath stone was mined underground around Corsham. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Do all walls of the house need new ties?
Not necessarily, because ties often fail on one exposed elevation long before the others. The survey checks each wall, and the quote covers only the elevations where ties have failed or are close to it. Sheltered walls may simply be noted for future checks.
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.
Related work in Devizes
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
Wall tie replacement near Devizes
Pick your house type in our quote tool for a Devizes wall tie guide price, then book a survey to confirm what condition the ties are in.