What Are Wall Ties – And Why Do They Matter?
Wall ties are small metal fixings that connect the inner and outer walls of a house with a cavity in between. They help both walls work together, while still allowing for a little movement. This keeps your walls stable and helps prevent problems like cracks or bulging brickwork.
Although wall ties are hidden, they’re really important for keeping your home structurally sound. The problem is, they’re often not checked during regular home surveys—so if they’re damaged or missing, you might not find out until serious (and costly) issues appear later on.
That’s why it’s important to have wall ties inspected, especially in older homes or if you notice signs like cracking or movement in your walls. We cover all areas in Devon and Cornwall, and locally in Torquay, Paignton Wall Tie Surveys, Brixham Wall Tie Inspections and South Hams, Teignbridge, including Newton Abbot Wall Tie Inspections, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Totnes and Ashburton.
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FIXED PRICE WALL TIE SURVEYS
Protecting Your Home: Understanding & Addressing Cavity Wall Tie Issues
Why are Wall Ties Important?
Structural Support: Wall ties are essential for holding your walls together.
Preventing Damage: Corrosion can cause cracking, bulging, and internal issues.
Safety: Compromised wall ties can affect the safety and stability of your building.
Cavity Wall Tie Inspections
Wall Tie Surveys – Fixed Fee £250
Noticed cracks or bowing sections of wall? These are often early warning signs of failing wall ties — especially in properties built before the mid-20th century, where metal tie corrosion is common.
What We Do
Our specialist wall tie survey includes:
A full inspection using metal detection and borescope camera to check the integrity of your wall ties.
A detailed report that meets both mortgage and insurance requirements.
Practical, expert advice if remedial work is needed — tailored to your property’s specific structure.
With extensive experience and proven methods, we'll pinpoint the root cause of any issues and recommend the right repairs to protect your home’s structural integrity for the future .
Why Choose Us?
We charge a transparent fixed fee of £250.00, offering excellent value.
Surveys typically take under an hour for a standard semi-detached home.
You’ll get a clear, jargon-free report — ideal for homeowners, mortgage lenders or insurers.
Areas We Cover
Serving homes across
Newton Abbot
Torquay
Paignton
Teignmouth
Dawlish
Totnes
Including the wider areas of Devon & Cornwall.
With our fixed-price survey, detailed findings, and expert recommendations, you’ll have clarity—and control—over any structural concerns affecting your property.
We pride ourselves on delivering a fast wall tie survey every time.
Signs of Wall Tie Failure:
Horizontal cracks in the mortar, especially at higher levels.
Bulging brickwork
Internal cracking
Vertical cracks in render
Roof edges lifting
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What you can expect?
Your wall tie report covering Devon and Cornwall will provide comprehensive insights into the cavity wall ties present in your construction. It will detail the types of wall ties identified and assess their condition, following the BRE 401 guidelines available here.
Additionally, the report will include images captured by a boroscope camera, offering a clear visual representation of the ties' state. This thorough analysis ensures you have all the necessary information for informed decision-making regarding your property.