Repairs

1. Foundation Movement

• Cracks running through brickwork
• Walls leaning or bulging
• Differential settlement across the building

2. Water-Related Damage

• Leaking drains undermining foundations
• Damp penetrating walls and floors
• Erosion around the building footprint

3. Structural Cracks

• Cracks wider than 5mm
• Cracks that change with the seasons
• Cracks linked to lintels or openings

minor Repairs

• Fill and monitor hairline cracks
• Reseal joints and external render
• Clear and repair gutters and downpipes

moderate Repairs

• Helical bar reinforcement in cracked walls
• Replace failed lintels
• Install or upgrade French drains

major Repairs

• Traditional mass-concrete underpinning
• Resin injection beneath foundations
• Partial rebuild of badly damaged walls

When Replacement Is Needed

• After damage assessment confirms structural issues
• When movement is ongoing or accelerating
• Before extending or altering the property
• Following insurance-led subsidence claims

Installation Steps

1. 1

   Make Safe

   • Prop and shore unstable areas
   • Isolate damaged services if needed
   • Restrict access to high-risk zones
2. 2

   Underpinning

   • Excavate beneath existing foundations
   • Pour concrete in sequenced bays
   • Restore continuous load-bearing support
3. 3

   Soil & Drainage Works

   • Install land drains and soakaways
   • Stabilise soil with lime, cement, or resin
   • Divert surface water away from building
4. 4

   Structural Reinstatement

   • Stitch cracks with helical bars
   • Repoint and rebuild damaged sections
   • Replaster, redecorate, and reinstate finishes