Wall tie surveys · cracked masonry
Wall tie surveys for cracked masonry
Wall tie replacement work adapted to cracked masonry across the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
Why it matters for cracked masonry
Cracked masonry needs the cause identified before a repair is chosen. A wall tie survey checks the ties and records what it finds. Testing may be needed where the survey cannot show the cause.
What to look for
Signs that matter for cracked masonry
- Check the planning guidance that applies to the building before work starts.
- Ask what the survey records about the condition of the masonry.
- Check the written record before any replacement is ordered.
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How it's done
How wall tie surveys is approached for cracked masonry
A survey comes first, because cracked masonry needs the cause identified before any replacement is planned.
The survey records where the cracks are and how the masonry is built.
What affects the work
What tends to affect the scope of work
These are qualitative factors only - not a price quote.
- The number of walls to survey
- Access to the wall
- The extent of cracking
- The type of masonry
- The need for testing or replacement after the survey