United Kingdom wall tie replacement services
Wall tie replacements in the United Kingdom
Corroded wall ties replaced with stainless steel remedial fixings.
About wall tie replacements
What the service involves
Wall tie replacement is carried out when a survey or test confirms that existing ties have corroded to the point where they can no longer hold the two leaves of a cavity wall together safely. The work involves drilling through the outer leaf at the correct spacing and depth, fitting new stainless-steel remedial ties that grip both leaves mechanically, and making good the drill holes. Where old ties have caused mortar joint cracking, the affected joints are also raked out and repointed.
The service covers everything from a handful of failed ties on a single elevation to a full replacement programme across a larger building. Stainless steel remedial ties are used because they resist corrosion for the long term, unlike the mild-steel originals fitted in many properties built between the 1920s and 1980s. A specialist will confirm the number of ties required and the scope of any making-good work before the job begins, and a free quote is available before any commitment is made.
Key facts at a glance
Wall tie replacement across the United Kingdom: how the work is carried out, what materials are used, and how to get a free quote.
How it works
How the work goes
Free quote
You request a free quote, give the address, wall type and the extent of the known tie failure, and a specialist confirms the replacement specification and price.
Drilling and insertion
The specialist drills through the outer leaf at the required grid positions and inserts new stainless steel remedial ties at the correct depth and angle.
Resin fixing
Each new tie is secured with resin injected into the drill hole, bonding the tie firmly to both leaves of the cavity wall.
Making good
Drill holes are plugged flush with the masonry surface and the work area is cleared, leaving the wall face in a clean condition.
Signs that wall tie replacement may be needed
Do any of these apply to your property?
- A wall tie survey has confirmed corrosion or failure across a significant proportion of the ties sampled
- The outer brickwork has begun to bulge or separate and the cause has been traced to failed ties
- Cracks at regular intervals along horizontal mortar joints have worsened since they were first noticed
- An engineer's report has recommended tie replacement as the required remedial action before further work can proceed
- The property is being prepared for sale and a buyer's surveyor has flagged tie failure as a condition of the purchase
What you get
Arranged across the United Kingdom for your property
A written quote before any work. The specialist sets out the price in writing so you know the figure before committing.
Written findings from the survey. The specialist records what was found and puts it in a report you can keep.
Specialists who know the area. A specialist covering your part of the United Kingdom will handle the visit and the work.
No pressure to proceed. Read the quote, take your time, and decide when you are ready.
What's involved
What happens during a wall tie replacement job
The replacement tie types used
Specialist contractors typically install resin-fixed stainless steel ties or mechanical expansion ties. Both types are inserted through a small-diameter hole drilled through the outer leaf and into the inner leaf. Stainless steel does not corrode in the same way as the original mild steel ties, so the replacement ties are expected to perform for the life of the wall.
Making good after installation
Once each tie is set, the drill holes are pointed with a matching mortar. On brick walls the specialist works to match the existing joint colour and profile as closely as the available materials allow. The wall is left weathertight on the day the work is completed.
What happens to the old ties
Failed ties are not removed in most cases because extraction would cause more disturbance to the wall than leaving them in place. The old tie is instead isolated by cutting it or by drilling past it, and the new tie is positioned at a nearby location. The specialist confirms this approach during the visit and notes it in any written record produced.
Wall tie replacements across the United Kingdom
Specialists carry out wall tie replacements across Birmingham · Bristol · Cardiff · Leeds · Leicester · Liverpool · Manchester · Sheffield and many more areas throughout the United Kingdom; find your town for local detail.
Wall tie replacements by building feature
How this service applies to specific building features:
