Structural Challenges in Barnstaple Buildings
Barnstaple has a varied built environment that includes historic town-centre properties, traditional terraces, suburban homes, commercial premises and buildings in more rural surroundings. Differences in construction, foundation depth and ground conditions can all influence how a property responds to movement. Older buildings may have shallow foundations and masonry built using materials that behave differently from those used in modern construction.
Properties near changes in ground level, watercourses or areas of made ground may require careful assessment when structural movement appears. Defective drainage can allow water to escape beneath foundations, while prolonged wet or dry weather may alter the behaviour of supporting soils. Trees, extensions and historic alterations can introduce further factors that must be considered. At ASRS Ltd, we review the building as a complete structure, allowing us to identify the likely cause of the damage and recommend an appropriate method of repair.
Types of Subsidence Damage We Address
Structural movement can produce visible damage in several areas of a property. External masonry may develop diagonal, vertical or stepped cracks, particularly around openings and where different sections of a building meet. Internal plaster can crack in corresponding positions, while floors may become uneven and doors may no longer close correctly. Separation between an extension and the original property can also indicate differential movement.
Other defects can appear similar to subsidence. Corroded cavity wall ties, failed lintels and thermal movement may all cause cracking without the foundations having moved. This is why a thorough inspection is important before a repair method is selected.
Where movement has affected masonry, ASRS may use Helifix crack repairs to restore strength across the damaged area. Foundation support, retaining wall work or ground anchors may also be required. Our wider service includes concrete repairs in Barnstaple for buildings and structures affected by damaged or deteriorating concrete.
Helifix
Approved Installer
As an approved Helifix installer, ASRS provides a wide range of repair techniques that can be combined to produce the best solution for your structural problems, from wall cracking to foundation sinking. They include the Helifix systems, Anchor Systems’ ground anchors and micro piles, Cintec sock anchors, and various concrete repair products.
First-class service
I would just like to pass on what a first-class service I received from your company. All the guys who attended, and Gary the Surveyor, were absolutely fantastic. I am so pleased with the work that was carried out.
LG – Witney, Oxfordshire
Professional attitude
I wanted to let you know that we were very pleased with the work, professional attitude, care and attention of the builders who worked on our property. Thank you.
PT – High Wycombe
A credit to ASRS
The team is a real credit to ASRS. Nothing was too much trouble. They took the time to explain what they were doing. Show the works as they were being progressed and left the area very clean and tidy.
LH - Milverton
A pleasure to deal with
Thanks for the work which - as far I can tell - was carried out to a high standard, and which started and finished on time and on budget.
I’d also like to put on record our appreciation of Lee who managed the job. He was careful and thorough, always professional in his approach and was a pleasure to deal with throughout.
TR – Aller, Somerset
Efficient and skilful
Thank you so much for the incredibly efficient and skilful way in which the structural repair work was carried out at my property.
I was particularly reassured by the team who carried out the work and kept me updated on what was happening.
BW - Bristol
Call us for help with any of these
Common structural defects, issues and problems
We offer free site visits to both domestic and professional clients to assess the problem and propose the appropriate repair programme, tailored to suit the specific needs of the project. ASRS are approved installers of the Helibeam System, offering cost effective, non-disruptive and concealed solutions to all aspects of remedial masonry stabilisation. Our skilled installation teams are trained and experienced in all aspects of masonry repair. They have been trained to the highest standard in every installation process to cover all H+S requirements. With most of our design and installation specifications we are proud to offer a 10yr indemnified guarantee on Helifix repairs and Micro Piling. We offer a 25yr guarantee for Wall Tie replacement.
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From Diagnosis to Structural Stabilisation
ASRS Ltd plans each subsidence repair around the findings from the property assessment. We examine how the cracks relate to openings, corners, extensions and other structural features. The condition of the foundations, drainage and surrounding ground may also need to be investigated before the repair design is confirmed. When the project involves an insurance claim or professional specification, we can work with the appointed engineer, surveyor or loss adjuster.
Once the cause and extent of movement are understood, an appropriate combination of repair methods can be selected. Stainless steel masonry reinforcement can be installed within mortar joints to strengthen cracked walls while retaining the existing brickwork or stonework. Where movement originates beneath the foundations, micro piles may provide additional support by transferring loads to more suitable ground. Ground anchors and retaining wall stabilisation can be incorporated when site levels and lateral pressure have contributed to the damage.
Trusted Subsidence Repair Expertise
ASRS Ltd offers specialist knowledge across a wide range of structural repair disciplines. This allows us to develop coordinated solutions where subsidence has affected several parts of a property, rather than arranging separate repairs that fail to consider how the defects relate to one another. Our experience covers homes, commercial premises and managed buildings of different ages and construction types.
As an approved Helifix installer, ASRS can use established reinforcement systems to restore strength across cracked masonry with limited disturbance to the surrounding material. Our trained teams follow the agreed repair design and maintain a professional, organised approach throughout the work. We understand that structural movement can be concerning, so we communicate clearly and provide straightforward information about the repairs being proposed. Access, occupancy and the existing appearance of the building are also considered when planning how the work will be completed.
