Why Your Building Moves and Why it Has Cracks

When you first put a call in, we will try to work out why the building has moved. Most of the time, it’s nothing to worry about. Typically, it’s one of these:

• Somehow, water has got in and caused damage
• Ground movement such as subsidence
• Poor quality or incorrect use of construction material
• Insufficient restraints or ties

We’ll see what the problem is and see what we can do to fix it. It’s likely one of these issues and we will show you a detailed plan to remedy it. Homeowners in the midlands can rest assured that we always take the time to get to know you and your home. We offer you the perfect long-term remedy for your unique problem.

STRUCTURAL REPAIR ISSUES

Here at builder leicestershire Services, we are premier providers of builder services in Leicestershire, helping homeowners in the midlands with their most common home problems. We know from experience that cracks are deeply concerning for homeowners and landlords. However, in most cases, this is a solvable problem and we have the experience to do so with minimal disruption. We take pride in the quality of work, professionalism from start to end, and rectify mistakes on the rare occasion that we make them. Most customers of builder leicestershire are repeat custom or word of mouth recommendation. We’ve built up quite the reputation among homeowners in the midlands.

HOW WE GO ABOUT BUILDING REPAIRS

Building repairs are no long as time-consuming or disruptive as they used to be. This is thanks to certain modern technologies employed in building maintenance and repair. Structural repairs are immensely preferable to the householder because it is less disruptive. It’s better for the pocket and the environment, and construction professionals prefer it too. We examine:

• Why there is movement or cracks
• The building’s function and purpose
• Materials used in construction and past repairs
• Are repairs even feasible?

We look carefully and diagnose the problem before coming up with a remedy. Subsidence used to traditionally mean underpinning – an expensive and time-consuming task. This is now being phased out in favour of injecting stabilising materials into the ground beneath the building. The next task is to fix the structure’s broken bonds – a common issue that cracks cause.

CORRODED CAVITY WALLS

Sometimes, the ties in the cavity walls corrode. The typical remedy means installing new stainless-steel ties. This helps shore up the structure and deals with the corrosion issue. An alternative remedy is known as crack stitching. This is where we retrofit and grout bars around the crack. This stabilises the masonry but, in some cases, we may have to replace a lintel or strengthen the masonry panels.

HOMEOWNERS IN THE MIDLANDS? NEED STRUCTURAL REPAIR?

If your home has developed cracks or moving, let us know as soon as possible. We can look at it and give you a rapid diagnosis and quote. The team can help homeowners in the Midlands – Leicester and beyond, with happy customers in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Burton, Lichfield, Loughborough, Nuneaton, and Tamworth. We can bring you peace of mind just as we have with so many others. We aim for customer satisfaction in everything we do from start to finish. We tell you exactly what is wrong, what we will do to fix it, and keep you informed of progress along the way. builder leicestershire Services for Leicestershire and beyond, including garage conversions, loft conversions, and extension building and more. See our services page for more information.