FAQs Archive - Page 6 of 29 - Northwest Wall Ties

Q: HOW LONG DOES A WALL TIE SURVEY REPORT TAKE TO WRITE?

After completing your wall tie survey in Leyland, our surveyor will normally spend a couple of hours preparing your report. This includes reviewing the findings from the inspection, assessing and grading the wall ties, reviewing the photographs taken during the survey and preparing clear recommendations based on the evidence found. This is also why we believe a professional wall tie survey cannot realistically be offered as a genuinely free survey. The inspection itself can take between 30 minutes and 1 hour, followed by the time required to properly assess the findings and produce a detailed report with photographic evidence and recommendations. We believe you should receive a proper independent assessment rather than a quick inspection designed primarily to generate a quotation. Our initial survey fee covers the surveyor's time, specialist inspection and preparation of your report. If remedial work is subsequently recommended and you choose to proceed with Northwest Wall Ties, we deduct the cost of your survey from the quotation .

Q: HOW LONG DOES A WALL TIE SURVEY TAKE?

Most of our wall tie surveys take between 30 minutes and 1 hour , depending on the size and construction of the property and the number of wall ties and areas that need to be inspected. We take the time required to obtain a suitable and representative sample while keeping disruption to your property to a minimum.

Q: HOW MUCH DOES A WALL TIE SURVEY COST IN LEYLAND?

The cost of a wall tie survey depends on the size and construction of the property and the level of inspection required. For an accurate price, simply complete our booking form with your property details and we can provide you with a competitive quotation. If you subsequently proceed with recommended remedial work through Northwest Wall Ties, the cost of your wall tie survey will be deducted from your quotation .

Q: DO I NEED A WALL TIE SURVEY AFTER A HOMEBUYER'S SURVEY?

If your HomeBuyer's Survey recommends that the wall ties are investigated, it is sensible to have them assessed by a specialist before proceeding. A HomeBuyer's Survey may identify potential concerns but does not necessarily provide the detailed inspection required to establish the actual condition of the ties.

Q: WHAT IS A WALL TIE SURVEY?

A wall tie survey is a specialist inspection used to assess the condition of the wall ties within a property's cavity walls. We locate existing ties and, where possible, inspect them using a borescope camera to assess their condition, level of corrosion and any signs of deterioration.

Q: CAN WALL TIE PROBLEMS BE CONFIRMED WITHOUT A SURVEY?

Visible signs such as cracking, bulging brickwork or movement may indicate that further investigation is worthwhile, but these signs do not necessarily confirm a wall tie problem. A professional wall tie survey provides a more informed assessment of the existing ties and helps establish whether any remedial action is actually required

Q: HOW MUCH DOES A WALL TIE SURVEY COST IN LEIGH?

You can get a price for your wall tie survey through our online booking form. As a guide, wall tie surveys in Leigh are usually £200–£250 + VAT , depending on the property and survey requirements. If remedial wall tie works are recommended following your survey and you choose Northwest Wall Ties to carry out the work, the full cost of your wall tie survey is deducted from the quotation for the recommended works . This means you are not paying twice for the initial survey.

Q: WHAT WILL I RECEIVE AFTER THE SURVEY?

You will receive a clear report explaining the findings of the survey and the condition of the wall ties. Where appropriate, the report will identify areas of concern and explain whether further investigation or remedial work may be required.

Q: CAN I HAVE A WALL TIE SURVEY BEFORE BUYING A PROPERTY IN LEIGH?

Yes. A wall tie survey can be particularly useful when buying a property in Leigh, especially where the building is older or there are concerns about cracking, movement or the condition of the external walls. Having the wall ties assessed can provide additional information before you commit to the purchase.

Q: HOW LONG DOES A WALL TIE SURVEY TAKE?

The time required can vary depending on the size, construction and accessibility of the property. The survey will involve the necessary inspection of the wall ties to provide a meaningful assessment of their condition.