Tracing Movement Through Cheltenham’s Buildings
Cheltenham’s Regency houses, Victorian terraces, converted properties and newer developments have different structural arrangements. Their foundations, wall materials and connections may also have changed through extensions, alterations or earlier repairs.
Understanding that construction helps establish how movement has affected the building. Cracks around openings, gaps between adjoining sections and distorted finishes need to be considered together, alongside available information about the supporting foundations. The investigation may also need to review drainage, previous excavation and changes around the property.
At ASRS, we consider the relationship between these findings before proposing work. A foundation defect and a weakness within the wall itself can require different responses. Our existing subsidence repairs in Cheltenham service addresses related movement concerns, including projects where foundation support and repairs above ground need to form one coordinated programme.
Start With a Review of the Affected Areas
Explain where damage has appeared, whether it has changed and what investigations have already been completed. Photographs, drawings and professional reports can help us understand the background before a visit.
Our consultation and assessment service includes free site visits to discuss structural concerns and review accessible damage. We explain the next steps towards defining the repair scope, including any further information needed before installation details can be agreed.
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
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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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Free Site Visits
Arrange a free site visit to discuss the visible damage, your property’s condition and the next steps towards appropriate repairs.
Helifix Approved
We install established Helifix reinforcement systems where specified, helping strengthen damaged masonry while preserving the appearance of the existing building.
Skilled Installation Teams
Our trained installation teams follow the repair specification, with careful attention to workmanship, working arrangements and safety throughout your project.
Guarantees Where Applicable
Most specified Helifix repairs and micro piling projects can carry a 10-year indemnified guarantee, subject to the applicable project terms.
Installing Support Where the Repair Design Requires It
Where underpinning is specified, the new support must work with the existing foundations and carry the relevant building loads. Ground investigation findings, foundation dimensions and connection requirements help establish the appropriate arrangement.
ASRS installs screw-down micro piles where suitable for the specified work. Our systems also include augered bored piles and steel-cased driven piles, with conventional piling considered according to the design and conditions at the property. Equipment access, underground services and working space influence the installation arrangements.
Our design and repair programmes can include drawings, method statements and calculations where necessary. We can also implement a specification prepared by your independently appointed engineer. The agreed details should identify installation positions, foundation connections and associated repairs, providing a clear basis for organising and carrying out the work.
Foundation Repairs in Cheltenham FAQs
How are original finishes considered in a period property?
Original masonry and decorative finishes should be considered when defining the repair scope and planning access to the structure. In a period property, the specification needs to explain where opening up is required, which materials can be retained and how affected areas will be made good. Concealed Helifix reinforcement may be suitable for specified masonry defects, while any foundation support needs its own designed arrangement. ASRS can discuss these requirements alongside your appointed professionals. Share photographs and details of features that need particular attention when making the enquiry. The proposed work should reflect the building’s condition and construction, with the extent of reinstatement clearly identified before installation.
Does an outward-bowing wall always mean the foundations are failing?
An outward-bowing wall does not, on its own, establish that the building’s supporting foundations are failing. Inadequate lateral restraint or weakened connections can also affect a wall’s alignment, and the assessment needs to consider how the wall relates to the rest of the building. The appropriate response may involve specified lateral restraint repairs, foundation support or a combination of works where separate defects are confirmed. ASRS can review the visible damage and work alongside your appointed engineer to establish the repair requirements. The installation should follow those findings, with each method selected for the structural problem it is intended to address.
What determines where foundation piles are installed?
Pile positions follow the repair design and the areas where additional support is required. The relevant building loads, existing foundation construction and connection details help establish how the new support will work with the structure. Ground investigation findings, underground services and the space available for installation also need consideration. A visible crack does not, by itself, identify where a pile should be placed. ASRS follows the agreed specification and can discuss installation requirements with the appointed engineer. The design should explain the positions and connections clearly, alongside any associated masonry repairs, so the team has a defined arrangement to install at the property.
What if the damage changes after a quotation is prepared?
Tell ASRS about new cracks, widening gaps or other changes and provide dated photographs where possible. Updated information may affect the understanding of the defect, the investigation needed or the repair scope on which the quotation was based. The proposed work should therefore be reviewed against the current findings before installation arrangements are finalised. Where an engineer or other professional is managing the assessment, share the changes with them as well. ASRS can discuss how the available information relates to the specified installation. Any revised requirements should be reflected in the agreed scope so the programme and quotation remain clear about the work being undertaken.
Can I compare quotations that propose different repair methods?
Different methods may address different structural requirements, so quotations need to be considered alongside the investigation findings and proposed design. A price for masonry reinforcement alone may cover a different scope from a scheme that also provides additional foundation support. Review the installation positions, connection details, access arrangements, associated repairs and reinstatement included in each proposal. Where alternatives are offered, your appointed engineer can help establish whether they meet the requirements of the building. ASRS can explain our proposed installation and the assumptions behind the quotation. This gives you a clearer basis for understanding the scope and comparing proposals that are intended to achieve the same repair objectives.
Which areas of Cheltenham do you cover?
ASRS welcomes foundation repair enquiries across Cheltenham, including Pittville, Lansdown, Leckhampton, Charlton Kings, Benhall and Up Hatherley. We consider homes, rental properties, commercial premises and managed buildings according to their construction and the findings available. Our wider coverage includes subsidence repairs across Gloucestershire, alongside services for properties needing subsidence repairs in Stroud and subsidence repairs in Cirencester. When contacting us, provide the property address, photographs of the damage and any existing professional reports. Information about previous alterations, repairs and access arrangements can also help us understand the enquiry before discussing a site visit or an installation based on an existing specification.