Window and lintels

Question

If the windows and lintels need to be replaced on a 4 bed detached property, how much would that likely cost? Our Level 3 survey has flagged some movement on the property which has caused the lintels to shift. Any help is appreciated! Thank you.

William · Answer

Unfortunately,It would be difficult to estimate a price as there could be so many different issues that would mean that without a proper survey any estimate would be a vague guess at best.

Tim · Answer

All depends on size of lintels and window, I did one the other day £1740

Hazrat · Answer

It can vary quite a bit depending on how many windows are affected and how much movement there has been, but just to give you a rough idea:

Replacing a lintel above a window is usually somewhere in the region of £600–£2,000 per opening, depending on the size of the opening, the type of lintel required, and whether access equipment or scaffolding is needed.

On a 4-bed detached property, if several windows need new lintels and there’s some brickwork that needs to be taken out and rebuilt, the total could roughly fall anywhere between £5,000 and £15,000+.

The work normally involves supporting the brickwork above the opening, removing the old lintel, installing a new steel or concrete lintel, and then making good the brickwork and internal finishes.

Since your Level 3 survey has flagged movement, it would also be sensible to have a structural engineer take a look first, just to confirm the cause and make sure the correct type of lintel and repair is carried out.

Window and lintels

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