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Where Have We Been? Why So Many Houses Are Cracking This Year: Window Lintel Repair, Subsidence and Brickwork Cracking
You may have noticed we've been a bit quiet out here lately, but we're very much still around. We've been inundated with enquiries and work because of this year's dry weather. If you've spotted damage or cracking on your house recently, read on to find out why you're not the only one. JTC Structural Repairs team rebuilding a bowing gable wall Why 2026 cracked so many houses The Met Office has confirmed that summer 2026 was the UK's warmest on record. The average temperature w
Harry
9 hours ago4 min read


Revitalising Heritage: Expert Techniques for Stone Structure Repair with Lime Mortar Pointing
Stone structures carry the weight of history, standing as silent witnesses to the past. Over time, weather, pollution, and natural wear can damage these buildings, threatening their stability and beauty. Repairing and reinforcing stone structures requires skill and care, especially when using traditional materials like lime mortar pointing. This method respects the original craftsmanship and ensures the structure remains strong and breathable. This post explores specialist te

Jonathan Thomas
Jun 123 min read


Rising damp caused by leaking radiator pipes
A brief showcase of a job we completed, whereby rising damp cause was identified as the leaking pipework at the foot of radiators.
Harry
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Looking for brickwork specialists? Choose JTC Structural Repairs as your Building Restoration Service
When it comes to preserving the character and charm of our homes and heritage buildings, building restoration plays a vital role. Whether it’s an old cottage, a Victorian townhouse or a listed building, restoring a property to its former glory requires skill, patience, and engineering. That’s where JTC Structural Repairs comes in: a trusted team of brickwork specialists dedicated to breathing new life into buildings across Leicester, Nottingham and Derby- led by Jonathan Thom
Harry
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Window lintel repair near me
Cracked brickwork above your windows? Here's why
Harry
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Unstable Window Lintel Repair
It is a common misconception that as soon as masonry has moved, cracked or dropped it no longer carry load and that it cannot be repaired- in most cases it can be repaired using an engineered retrofitted reinforcement system using Strucsol Helical Bar We were asked if it was possible to repair this unstable brick arch lintel on a period property in Loughborough that had been deemed by others as too badly collapsed to repair. Once the client had sent us images of the defective

Jonathan Thomas
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Crack Stitch repairs in Leicester - leaking drainage as a cause
How JTC Structural Repairs identified cracks to brickwork and caried out quick & effective repairs.

Jonathan Thomas
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Window lintel repair needed for new UPVC windows in Leicester
How JTC Structural carried out repairs on a failing window lintel

Jonathan Thomas
Aug 7, 20251 min read
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