What this work involves
Record location, pattern and visible changes. Establish whether the issue concerns finishes, movement or the structure.
- Cause and possible monitoring
- Substrate repair
- Matching final finishes
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Separate repair of existing material and complete replacement into distinct options.
Decide this before construction
Photograph retained details before dismantling. Check the dimensions of new components against the actual facade before production begins.
Allow for later maintenance
Record which elements are new, repaired or retained. This distinction helps identify the appropriate finish and maintenance method for each material later.
How to review the result
Review the result close up and from the garden. Check junctions and continuous lines; a neat individual joint says little about the coherence of the entire elevation.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on investigation, access, repair extent and finishes. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for crack assessment & repair. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging crack assessment & repair?
Filling a crack is not the same as resolving its cause. Recurring cracks require an investigation of the underlying problem.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.