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Wall tie replacement in Edinburgh
Rust expanding inside old metal wall ties pushes mortar beds apart and can cause stepped or horizontal cracking. If your property in Edinburgh shows those signs, a wall tie survey will confirm whether replacement is needed.
Wall tie work in Edinburgh
What the evidence in your walls will show
Serving Edinburgh & nearby
Local property notes for Edinburgh covering wall tie conditions and building types found here.
- Wall tie testing uses electromagnetic detection to locate ties through the masonry without drilling across the full face of the wall
- A wall tie survey in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
What we cover
Getting started with work in Edinburgh
The three services available in Edinburgh cover every stage: wall tie testing to establish the condition of existing ties, wall tie surveys to document the extent of any failure, and wall tie replacements to fix what the survey finds.
Wall tie replacements
Corroded wall ties replaced with stainless steel remedial fixings.
About wall tie replacementsWall tie surveys
A full condition report on the wall ties across your property.
About wall tie surveysWall tie testing
Find out whether your wall ties are still fit for purpose.
About wall tie testing