Wall tie replacements · flats and blocks
Wall tie replacements for flats and blocks
Wall tie replacement work adapted to flats and blocks across the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
Why it matters for flats and blocks
A flat or block holds many wall ties in one structure. A tie that has failed sits in a wall shared with other flats.
What to look for
Signs that matter for flats and blocks
- Ties in shared walls can fail at different rates across one block.
- Access to each flat is agreed before any survey of the walls.
- Records of earlier repairs help a specialist decide where to test.
- Ask early about any charge for returning documents securely.
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How it's done
How wall tie replacements is approached for flats and blocks
In a block, the work is planned around access to each flat and to the shared walls. A specialist may test a sample of ties before replacing any. Access equipment is agreed with the people who manage the building.
The sequence follows the shape of the building rather than a single house. Work to one wall can affect the flats on either side, so the order of the job is set out in advance.
What affects the work
What tends to affect the scope of work
These are qualitative factors only - not a price quote.
- The number of storeys and the access equipment needed
- How many flats and shared walls are involved
- Whether a survey and testing come before replacement
- The condition of the walls around the failed ties
- How the work is split so residents keep access