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Structural repair & strengthening

From the moment a building or structure is completed it starts to deteriorate. Through normal wear and tear, weathering, structural faults, geotechnical issues and occasionally inadequate design.

STRESS’ team of professional engineers, surveyors and highly trained technicians, design and install innovative, economic and elegant solutions to structural problems.

The art of remedial building repairs

Remedial and strengthening of structures is an art. Choosing the appropriate method to achieve structural integrity balanced with aesthetic and heritage acceptability takes considerable experience and training.

Over three decades of experience

Over our 30 year history of repairing and strengthening buildings and structures we have embraced the use of the latest innovative techniques, both in design and installation.

Helifix Masonry Repair

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Carbon Fibre Strengthening

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Retaining Walls & Structures

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  • Masonry reinforcement for repairs and strengthening fractures, de-bonding, out-of-plumb walls and weakness in brick and stonework can be simply repaired by the installation of HeliBar reinforcement and anchors. As experienced licensed designers and installers STRESS provides a one stop shop for all types of structure from domestic dwellings to bridges, tunnels, historic and listed buildings and monuments.
  • Carbon fibre a high tech, light, ultra-strong modern composite can be used in construction to strengthen reinforced concrete columns, beams and decks without adding weight. The structural performance of brickwork and timber can also be augmented. Careful design and high standards of workmanship on site provide our clients with a complete cost-effective service.
  • Structural realignment historic settlement and subsidence can cause unacceptable visual issues which if simply repaired can leave unsightly misalignment of sections of buildings and, in severe cases, unusable areas. STRESS designs and carries out re-alignment by jacking where it is economic to do so together with partial rebuilds and refacing of brick and stone features.
  • Concrete repairs aged reinforced concrete often suffers from carbonation which results in spalling of the surface and unsightly exposure of rusting rebar. Concrete repairs together with re-alkalisation can economically prolong the life of these damaged structural elements. STRESS’s technicians are highly skilled in treatment of damaged concrete.

Temporary works – preparation, stability and safety

Temporary works are typically designed by engineers and must comply with relevant regulations and safety standards. They are crucial for maintaining safety on construction sites and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and successfully. Once the permanent structure is complete, temporary works are dismantled or removed, leaving behind the finished project.

Temporary works can include a wide range of structures and systems, such as:

Scaffolding

Access for workers and materials at various heights during construction.

Formwork

Temporary molds or frameworks used to shape and support concrete until it sets.

Falsework

Temporary supports used to support formwork, reinforcement, and concrete during the construction of structures like bridges and buildings.

Temporary propping and shoring

Supports used to stabilise existing structures during renovation or repair works.

Temporary access bridges or platforms

Structures erected to provide access over obstacles like rivers, roads, or other construction areas.

Temporary earthworks

Excavations, embankments, and temporary retaining structures used to facilitate construction activities.

Temporary drainage and pumping systems

Installed to manage water during construction, preventing flooding or damage to the site.

Temporary support for equipment

Supports for cranes, temporary hoists, and other machinery used during construction.

Temporary traffic management systems

Traffic diversions, barriers, and signage used to manage traffic around construction sites.

Temporary utilities

Temporary installations of water, electricity, and other services needed during construction.