Structural work, window supports & lintels in Sussex.
Cracked brickwork above a window or door is a warning sign. We fix the cause, not just the crack.
- Lintel replacement and installation
- New openings for doors and windows
- Fully insured structural brickwork specialists
- Residential and commercial properties
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Lintels & window supports
Why lintels fail
A lintel carries the weight of the brickwork above a window or door. Older concrete lintels can crack, and steel lintels can rust and expand, pushing bricks out of line. Some older properties have no proper lintel at all. Left untreated, the brickwork above the opening can drop, crack or eventually collapse.
Signs you may need structural work
Lintels & window supports
Our structural services
Lintel replacement
We temporarily support the wall, remove the failed lintel, install a new steel or concrete lintel and rebuild the brickwork above to match.
New openings
Want a new window, a wider doorway or bifold doors? We create new openings safely with the correct lintel or beam, working to your engineer’s calculations where needed.
Window and door supports
Reinforcement for weakened openings, including brick arches and soldier courses.
Crack repairs and rebuilding
Stitching, rebuilding and repairing cracked brickwork once the cause has been dealt with.
How it works
How we work
Inspection
We assess the opening and the brickwork around it.
Clear quote
You’ll get a fixed price and an explanation of what’s needed.
Safe support
The wall is propped before any structural work begins.
Installation
The new lintel is fitted and the brickwork rebuilt with matched bricks and mortar.
Sign-off
Building Control notification where required, and a tidy site.
Why choose Bradford Brickwork?
FAQs
Structural work FAQs
Is lintel replacement covered by Building Regulations?
Replacing a lintel or creating a new opening usually needs Building Control approval. We’ll advise and help with the process.
Can you match my existing bricks?
Yes. We source matching or reclaimed bricks so the repair blends in with your property.
Do I need a structural engineer?
For new or widened openings, often yes. We can work from your engineer’s calculations or recommend one.
How long does lintel replacement take?
A typical window lintel takes one to two days, depending on access and the size of the opening.
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