Building Repair & Restoration
Structural repairs, stone restoration, damp treatment, and heritage conservation, protecting and restoring commercial and historic buildings across the North West.
At a Glance: Building Repair
- Typical cost: From £55 per m² (repointing) up to £30,000+ for major structural works
- Typical timeline: 1 to 16 weeks on site
- Planning permission: Depends. Listed buildings always require listed building consent
- Areas covered: Stockport, Manchester, Cheshire
- Free site survey: Yes
Restoring Buildings to Their Best
From structural crack repairs to full heritage stone restoration, we diagnose problems accurately, specify the right remedial solution, and carry out lasting repairs that protect your building for decades to come.
Whether you're dealing with subsidence damage, weathered stonework, persistent damp, or age-related deterioration, our experienced team delivers permanent solutions backed by long-term guarantees.
Repair & Restoration Services
Structural Repairs
Crack stitching, lintel replacement, wall tie renewal, underpinning, and subsidence remediation with structural engineer oversight.
Stone Restoration
Cleaning, repointing, piecing-in, indent repairs, and full faade restoration for sandstone, limestone, and brick buildings.
Damp Treatment
Rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation solutions. DPC injection, tanking, cavity drainage, and ventilation systems.
Timber Treatment
Woodworm, dry rot, and wet rot remediation. Timber preservation, joist replacement, and structural timber repairs.
Repointing & Brickwork
Lime mortar repointing, brick replacement, chimney rebuilds, and decorative brickwork restoration using traditional techniques.
Faade Renovation
Complete external renovation including render repair, cladding replacement, window refurbishment, and weatherproofing.
Our Diagnostic Approach
Effective repairs start with accurate diagnosis. We investigate before we prescribe.
Survey & Inspection
Detailed condition survey identifying all defects, their causes, and severity. Including opening-up investigations where needed.
Diagnosis & Reporting
Written report with photographs, defect mapping, cause analysis, and prioritised repair recommendations.
Specification & Costing
Detailed repair specification with method statements, materials schedule, and transparent fixed-price quotation.
Repair & Guarantee
Skilled remedial works carried out to specification with long-term guarantees, typically 10 to 30 years depending on treatment.
Listed Building Expertise
We understand the sensitivity required when working on listed and heritage buildings:
Building Repair FAQs
How do I know if cracks are structural or cosmetic?
We carry out crack monitoring and investigation to determine whether cracks are caused by structural movement (subsidence, settlement, overloading) or simply thermal/seasonal movement. Structural cracks are typically wider than 5mm, diagonal, and increase over time. We'll provide a clear diagnosis before recommending any remedial works.
Do you provide guarantees on repair work?
Yes. All repair work comes with a minimum 12-month defects liability period. Specialist treatments carry longer guarantees, damp proofing typically 20 to 30 years, timber treatment 20 years, and structural repairs backed by the structural engineer's professional indemnity insurance.
Can you work on occupied commercial buildings?
Yes. We regularly carry out repairs to occupied offices, shops, and public buildings. We manage noise, dust, and access carefully to minimise disruption to tenants and customers.
Do insurance companies accept your repair reports?
Yes. Our condition reports and repair specifications are regularly used to support building insurance claims for subsidence, storm damage, flooding, and fire damage. We can work directly with your loss adjuster.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does building repair cost in Stockport and Cheshire?
Repair costs vary widely. Repointing typically starts from £55 per square metre, damp-proofing from £1,500, and structural underpinning or steel beam installation can run £5,000 to £30,000+. We provide a fixed quotation after a free survey.
How long does a building repair project take?
Most building repair jobs take 1 to 4 weeks. Structural works including underpinning and major heritage restoration may take 6 to 16 weeks depending on scope.
Do I need planning permission for building repairs?
Like-for-like repairs do not need planning permission. Listed buildings always require listed building consent for repair work, and structural changes need building regulations approval. We manage all required approvals.
Are you insured and FMB-accredited?
Yes. Cheadle Construction is fully insured, an FMB (Federation of Master Builders) member and TrustMark accredited, with structural engineering partners on every repair project.
Do you offer a free quote?
Yes. The first survey is free and with no obligation, followed by a clear itemised quotation.