Need help - Property Survey - Deflecting concrete lintel

stuart45

Looking at the brickwork above the frame, it might be easier to whip out the triangle of brickwork that has moved, stick a tray and the lintel in and rebuild. Would save having acrows and strongboys in the way of  installing that heavy lintel.

AC20

stuart45 said:

Looking at the brickwork above the frame, it might be easier to whip out the triangle of brickwork that has moved, stick a tray and the lintel in and rebuild. Would save having acrows and strongboys in the way of  installing that heavy lintel.

Thanks. Any idea how much this work typically costs?

AC20

davilown said:

Given the large crack in the ceiling is nice and straight, it’s quite possible that it’s the gap between 2 boards has moved when someone has been in the attic.

Is that a cause for concern?

FreeBear

stuart45 said:  or you might find a couple of lads down the pub to do it a bit cheaper.

Fitting of new lintels requires building regs and sign-off if you like to keep things above board and save on hassle when selling. Do replacement lintels require the same amount of paperwork - I'm not too sure, so give your local council a ring and check.

If it does fall within the remit of Building Control, the two lads down the pub might not be wise.

stuart45

FreeBear said:

stuart45 said:  or you might find a couple of lads down the pub to do it a bit cheaper.

Fitting of new lintels requires building regs and sign-off if you like to keep things above board and save on hassle when selling. Do replacement lintels require the same amount of paperwork - I'm not too sure, so give your local council a ring and check.

If it does fall within the remit of Building Control, the two lads down the pub might not be wise.

Time served bricklayers drink in the pub as well as the cowboys.

stuart45

AC20 said:

stuart45 said:

Looking at the brickwork above the frame, it might be easier to whip out the triangle of brickwork that has moved, stick a tray and the lintel in and rebuild. Would save having acrows and strongboys in the way of  installing that heavy lintel.

Thanks. Any idea how much this work typically costs?

A 2 and 1 gang should be able to do that in a day, so with materials around £1200. Depends on the area you live as well. Getting people in to do a small job costs a bit more as you need to make the price attractive enough.

AC20

stuart45 said:

AC20 said:

stuart45 said:

Looking at the brickwork above the frame, it might be easier to whip out the triangle of brickwork that has moved, stick a tray and the lintel in and rebuild. Would save having acrows and strongboys in the way of  installing that heavy lintel.

Thanks. Any idea how much this work typically costs?

A 2 and 1 gang should be able to do that in a day, so with materials around £1200. Depends on the area you live as well. Getting people in to do a small job costs a bit more as you need to make the price attractive enough.

Great thanks.