Investigating Property Movement in Taunton
Taunton has grown around a historic centre and now includes period townhouses, Victorian terraces, suburban homes, modern developments and a wide range of commercial buildings. Each property type can have different foundation depths, materials and structural arrangements. Extensions and alterations may also introduce connections between sections built at different times, making them more susceptible to differential movement.
Local ground and drainage conditions must be considered when cracks or distortion appear. Parts of Taunton are associated with the River Tone and surrounding low-lying land, while other properties occupy higher or sloping sites. Leaking drains, concentrated surface water, disturbed ground and changes in soil moisture can all affect foundation support. At ASRS Ltd, we assess the position and form of the damage alongside the construction and surroundings of the property. This allows us to determine whether subsidence, settlement or another structural defect is the likely cause.
Cracking and Distortion Caused by Subsidence
Structural movement can create diagonal cracking near windows and doors, stepped cracks following mortar joints or separation between an extension and the main building. Inside a property, plaster may crack in corresponding locations and doors can become difficult to open as their frames move out of alignment. Changes may develop gradually or become more apparent following prolonged periods of wet or dry weather.
The visible symptoms need to be interpreted carefully. Cracking may also be caused by failed lintels, corroded wall ties, inadequate restraint or natural thermal movement. Treating the surface without identifying the defect can result in the damage returning.
ASRS can provide Helifix crack repairs, concealed masonry reinforcement, ground anchors and foundation stabilisation as part of a tailored scheme. We also undertake concrete repairs in Taunton where movement, water ingress or reinforcement corrosion has damaged concrete elements within the property.
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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.
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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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Repair Solutions Based on the Building
No two cases of structural movement are exactly the same. ASRS Ltd begins by considering how the damage is distributed across the property and whether it corresponds with the foundation arrangement, alterations or changes in ground conditions. Drainage, nearby vegetation and the movement history may also be relevant. We can coordinate our work with structural engineers, building surveyors, insurers and loss adjusters where additional investigation or a formal design is required.
Once the cause and extent of the problem have been established, ASRS can select an appropriate combination of repair techniques. Stainless steel reinforcement may be installed into mortar joints to reconnect cracked masonry and distribute structural loads. Where the existing foundation needs additional support, micro piles can be installed using compact equipment and connected to the foundation. Ground anchors, lintel reinforcement or retaining wall work may also be included. This targeted approach allows the repair to respond to the affected structure without unnecessary removal of sound material.
Professional Structural Repair Services
ASRS Ltd provides specialist repair services for domestic, commercial and managed properties throughout Taunton. Our broad technical capabilities enable foundation movement, cracked masonry and related structural defects to be addressed within a coordinated programme. This is particularly beneficial where the damage involves several building elements or must be completed in accordance with an engineer’s specification.
As an approved Helifix installer, we use established reinforcement systems designed to strengthen masonry while remaining concealed within the finished wall. Our skilled teams follow the agreed repair details and work carefully around the existing property. We understand that access and continued occupation can be important, so these practical requirements are considered when the programme is arranged. Clients receive clear information about the recommended work and how it addresses the identified structural problem. Our focus is on delivering an appropriate repair with professional workmanship and dependable communication throughout the project.
