— our services
Structural repair of cracked masonry using stainless steel helical bars grouted into the bed joints, restoring load distribution across the affected wall and preventing further movement without the need for costly rebuilding.
— about this service
Masonry crack stitching is a proven, minimally invasive technique that reinstates structural continuity across a crack by installing stainless steel helical bars into the horizontal mortar bed joints on either side of the affected area. The bars are set into slots cut along the bed joint, bedded in a structural grout, and the surface is made good flush with the existing masonry. The result is a stitched repair that redistributes load across the cracked zone, prevents further movement and restores the structural integrity of the wall without the disruption and cost of full or partial rebuilding.
— our process
The crack pattern, width, location and any associated movement are assessed to establish the underlying cause before remediation is specified. Stitching the crack without understanding the cause risks ineffective repair or recurrence.
Slots are cut into the mortar bed joints on both sides of the crack at the specified spacing. Stainless steel helical stitching bars are installed into the slots and fully bedded in structural grout to restore load transfer across the cracked zone.
Once the grout has cured, the slots are pointed up flush with the surrounding masonry and the surface is made good to match the existing finish as closely as possible.
— benefits
Masonry crack stitching restores structural continuity and load distribution across a cracked wall without the disruption, cost and material waste of partial or full rebuilding, making it the preferred repair method for the majority of masonry crack situations.
Stitching a crack that is still actively moving will not provide a lasting repair. Procure investigates the cause of cracking before recommending any remediation, ensuring the correct intervention is specified and the repair will hold.
— faq
No. Fine hairline cracks caused by thermal movement are common and rarely require structural intervention. Wider cracks, stepped cracks following mortar joints, or cracks associated with visible movement or water ingress warrant investigation and may require stitching. Procure will assess the crack and advise honestly on whether remediation is necessary.
Procure Damp Proofing Group provides honest, assessment-led masonry crack stitching across Bedfordshire.
— Other Services
Cracked masonry frequently allows water ingress. Procure coordinates crack stitching with repointing, masonry protection coatings or damp proofing works where required, addressing both the structural and moisture-related aspects of the defect together.
