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Wall tie replacement in Bristol

If a mortgage lender or surveyor has flagged wall tie failure at a property in Bristol, a wall tie survey will produce the documentation they need and confirm whether replacement work is required.

Wall tie work in Bristol

What a wall tie survey covers in Bristol

  • A wall tie survey in Bristol records the number, spacing and condition of ties and produces a written report
  • Replacement ties are fitted through small drilled holes, and the original brickwork is left largely undisturbed
  • A specialist will confirm whether the outer leaf needs re-pinning or whether selective replacement is sufficient for the property in Bristol
  • The written report from a wall tie survey can be passed to a mortgage lender, insurer or solicitor
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Local property notes for Bristol covering wall tie conditions and building types found here.

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What a specialist covers in Bristol

For properties in Bristol showing signs of outer wall movement, the starting point is wall tie testing. Once the condition of the ties is confirmed, a specialist can carry out wall tie replacements where the evidence supports it.