Faulty wall ties can cause horizontal cracks and bulges to appear in your brickwork and even plaster cracking. Cavity wall tie failure is either down to an issue with the construction and installation of the ties or due to corrosion over time. Cavity wall ties can fail because of a construction defect such as the original ‘built-in’ cavity wall ties being omitted altogether, incorrectly spaced, incorrectly fixed or too short. Whatever the cause of wall tie failure, it is important that the problem is resolved quickly and correctly to avoid serious structural damage and prevent the danger of collapse.
Structural Specialists
Underpinning
If you think or you have been told that your home needs underpinning, it’s likely because the building is sinking in to the ground which is a form of subsidence. Subsidence is more likely to affect semi-detached and detached properties, but in truth any home can be affected. The process of underpinning is done below the ground level to protect and shield the building. There are several types of underpinning methods. Our underpinning specialists will choose the appropriate method to provide you with the best foundation solutions. Call our expert team today to discuss any concerns you have with us and the underpinning solutions we can offer you.
Our Structural Services
- Cavity Wall Tie Surveys
- Endoscope Inspections
- Brick Removal Inspections
- Cavity Wall Tie Replacement
- Making Good Wall Finishing
- Structural Surveys
- Underpinning
- Mass Concrete
- Beam & Base
- Mini Pile
- Resin Injections