Structural
Structural Stabilisation
Crack stitching, helical reinforcement and the stabilisation of arches, openings, chimneys and historic walls.
Historic structures move. Our role is to distinguish long-settled historic movement from live structural failure, and to stabilise the latter with the least visible, least invasive intervention available — usually concealed entirely within the mortar joints.
What this includes
- Stainless steel helical crack stitching
- Thor Helical bar and remedial tie systems
- Lateral restraint and wall-to-floor ties
- Arch and lintel stabilisation
- Rebuilding of failed openings and chimneys
- Grouting of delaminated rubble core walls
- Structural engineer collaboration and monitoring
Our process
- 01
Monitoring
Crack monitoring to establish whether movement is live.
- 02
Engineering
Design agreed with a conservation-accredited engineer.
- 03
Method statement
Written scheme submitted for conservation consent.
- 04
Installation
Helical ties bedded into raked joints, invisible on completion.
- 05
Repointing
Joints made good in matched lime mortar.
- 06
Verification
Post-works monitoring and sign-off.
Benefits
- Structural performance restored without steelwork or concrete
- Interventions concealed within the joint pattern
- Original fabric retained rather than rebuilt
- Fully documented for the building record
