Building Movement Across the Torbay Area
Torbay encompasses Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and their surrounding communities, creating a broad mixture of property styles and site conditions. The area includes period villas, traditional terraces, converted buildings, post-war housing, coastal properties and modern developments. Buildings positioned on hillsides or changes in ground level may experience different pressures across their foundations, external walls and retaining structures.
Water management is another important consideration. Damaged drains, leaking pipes, heavy rainfall and ineffective surface-water systems can affect the ground supporting a building. Historic alterations, extensions and differences between old and new foundations may also cause connected sections of a property to move independently. At ASRS Ltd, we assess the pattern of damage and relevant site conditions before determining whether subsidence, settlement or another structural defect is responsible.
Problems Caused by Uneven Foundation Movement
When one part of a foundation moves while another remains stable, stress can transfer into the masonry above. This may produce stepped cracks through brickwork, diagonal cracks extending from window openings or separation where an extension joins the original building. Inside the property, occupants may notice cracked plaster, sticking doors, sloping floors or gaps around skirting boards and frames.
Movement can also affect bay windows, lintels, retaining walls and concrete elements. The location and progression of the damage provide important information, but a diagnosis should not be based on appearance alone. ASRS considers the wider building and the possible causes before proposing repairs.
A tailored scheme may include masonry reinforcement, lintel repair and reinforcement, ground anchors or additional foundation support. We also undertake concrete repairs in Torbay where structural concrete has cracked, deteriorated or suffered reinforcement corrosion.
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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Selecting the Right Subsidence Repair Method
A successful structural repair depends on understanding what has moved, why it has moved and whether the cause remains active. ASRS Ltd begins with a detailed examination of the damage and the surrounding building. This may include reviewing drainage, vegetation, foundation arrangements, changes in ground level and previous construction work. We can then work with structural engineers, building surveyors, insurers and loss adjusters where a formal design or supporting investigation is needed.
Some projects can be resolved by strengthening cracked masonry once the source of movement has been addressed. Stainless steel reinforcement may be installed within selected mortar joints to reconnect separated areas and distribute structural loads. Other buildings may require micro piles to transfer loads from an affected foundation to more dependable ground. Where retaining structures have shifted, ground anchors or other stabilisation measures may form part of the programme. The chosen method is based on the individual property rather than a standard response to every crack.
Experienced Structural Repair Specialists
ASRS Ltd has the experience and technical capability to manage subsidence repairs involving several connected parts of a building. Our services cover foundation stabilisation, reinforced crack repair, retaining wall work and the repair of damaged masonry and concrete. This allows us to coordinate an appropriate programme where movement has created more than one structural concern.
Our approved Helifix status provides access to established reinforcement systems that can be installed discreetly within existing masonry. The work is completed by trained installation teams who understand the importance of following the agreed repair design and maintaining a safe, organised working area. We provide clear information about the proposed work and keep clients informed as the project progresses. Whether the property is occupied, commercially managed or subject to an insurance claim, ASRS plans the repair around its practical requirements while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
