What is meant by Structural Repairs?

Structural repair is a term used in the construction industry, meaning repairs done to strengthen the property for safety reasons. Structural repairs can be undertaken on any property including residential houses, large commercial buildings, public sector structures and historical monuments.

When undertaking any structural repair, you need to involve a professional person in the form of a structural engineer, land surveyor or an architect.

When consulting a professional person, you know they have received up to date health and safety training. They will maintain their standards of workmanship by keeping themselves upgraded with the latest techniques of structural repairs.

There are many forms of structural repair. These include:

Crack stitching is the process of grouting rods across cracks to reconnect the walls.
Cavity wall ties are made from zinc or bitumen that holds the cavities in place.
Crack injection helps repair structural cracks within the brickwork, concrete or stonework by injecting resin into the gap.
Timber repairs are time-consuming and expensive. When you find rotting within the timber, this can result in extensive work to change the wood or bolt it together with side plates or steel plates in a non-visible manner.