Wall tie replacement in North Shields and North Tyneside
Cavity wall tie corrosion surveys, remedial ties and stabilisation.
Understanding wall tie replacement
Wall ties are the metal ties that hold the two leaves of a cavity wall together. Older ties corrode and expand, which lifts the brickwork and shows as horizontal cracking along the mortar courses. We survey the cavity with a borescope, then install replacement ties to BS 1243 and isolate the old ones.
Carried out to BS 1243
Signs that bring people to us
- Horizontal cracks in the brickwork, often every few courses
- Bulging or leaning outer brickwork
- Cracking around window and door openings
- Stepped cracking at the corner of the property
What is included
- Borescope survey of the cavity and existing ties
- Replacement stainless steel ties installed to BS 1243
- Isolation of corroded ties so expansion stops
- Crack stitching and repointing where needed
- Written report suitable for lenders and surveyors
Survey first, then stabilise
Wall tie failure is confirmed from inside the cavity before any ties are replaced.
- 01
Borescope survey
A small camera is fed into the cavity to check the condition of the existing ties and confirm corrosion, without opening the wall up.
- 02
Written findings
You get a written report with the survey findings, suitable for lenders and surveyors, and a fixed price for the remedial work.
- 03
Replacement ties installed
Stainless steel replacement ties are installed to BS 1243 and the corroded ties are isolated so expansion stops.
- 04
Making good
Cracks are stitched and mortar courses repointed where needed, leaving the brickwork stable and tidy.
Accredited work, guaranteed for 10 years
MP Preservation & Building Ltd is a Constructionline Gold member, CHAS Elite accredited, a Triton Approved Installer and a Wykamol Approved Contractor, with 10 year guarantees issued on completed damp proofing and waterproofing work.
Constructionline Gold member
Verified against the Common Assessment Standard for construction supplier prequalification.
CHAS Elite accredited
Independently assessed for health, safety and compliance standards.
Triton Approved Installer
Approved to install Triton damp proofing and waterproofing systems.
Wykamol Approved Contractor
Approved to install Wykamol waterproofing and timber preservation systems.
10 year guarantees
Issued in the property owner's name on completion, transferable when you sell.
Work to British Standards
BS 6576 for damp proof courses, BS 8102 for below ground waterproofing and BS 1243 for wall ties.
Fully insured
Insurance details supplied with every quotation.
Other services
Damp, timber decay and water ingress are often connected, so one visit covers the lot.
We carry out wall tie replacement across North Tyneside and damp proofing in Newcastle upon Tyne, from our base in North Shields.
- Damp proofing
Rising damp, chemical DPC injection, tanking and salt resistant replastering.
- Damp survey reports
Written reports for buyers, sellers, landlords, letting agents and mortgage lenders.
- Mould and condensation control
Fungicidal treatment, positive input ventilation, humidity control.
- Woodworm treatment
Identifying active infestation, treatment programmes, timber decay and structural protection.
- Plastering and dry lining
Boarding, skimming, repairs, finishes ready for decoration.
- Property refurbishment
Reinstatement after treatment, joinery, decorating, full renovation.
Worried about damp in your property?
Book a free survey and we will tell you what is causing it, what needs doing and what it will cost, in writing. No pressure, no jargon, and nothing priced before the cause is confirmed.
