Brighton & Hove
Lintel Replacement & Repair in Brighton
Cracking or sagging above a window or door across Brighton and Hove, diagnosed honestly, then repaired or replaced.
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Signs you might need lintel repair in Brighton
- Cracking in the brickwork above a window or door
- A visibly sagging, bending, or deflecting lintel
- Rust staining bleeding through render or brickwork above an opening
- Spalling concrete directly above a window or door
- Cracking concentrated above multiple windows on the same elevation
- Doors or windows that have started sticking or no longer close properly
Multi-storey seafront properties in Brighton are particularly exposed, since lintels above several floors of windows all face the same weathering.
Brighton · recent project
Multi-lintel repair, seafront flats
What we found: 6 lintels on a large seafront block showing spalling from coastal corrosion, in various spots above each opening.
What's causing it: Seafront properties face salt-laden sea air on every elevation, which speeds up corrosion above multiple openings rather than just one isolated spot.
What we did: Every affected lintel was rebuilt using Renderoc structural repair mortar, finishing to match the surrounding render. We also used a masonry beam system on a bending lintel elsewhere in Brighton, with helibar and cementitious grout taking the strain off the lintel itself, completed in a single day.
Why lintels fail in Brighton
Brighton's coastal exposure makes corrosion the dominant cause of lintel failure locally — salt-laden air speeds up rusting in steel lintels and reinforcement corrosion in concrete ones, which shows up as spalling and cracking in the surrounding brickwork. Multi-storey seafront properties are particularly exposed, since lintels above several floors of windows all face the same weathering.
Where a lintel is bending rather than corroding, a masonry beam system — helical bars and cementitious grout installed alongside the lintel — can take the structural strain off it, avoiding the need for full replacement.
Lintel replacement cost in Brighton
Lintel work in Brighton typically starts from £800, with the final price shaped by the type of lintel, how many are affected, and how easy the job is to access. Here's what actually moves the price:
- Number of lintels — multi-lintel jobs like the seafront flats above cost more per visit but less per lintel
- Repair vs replacement — a masonry beam system can sometimes avoid full replacement, which is less disruptive and less expensive
- Render matching — matching the existing finish across a large elevation can add time
- Access — ground-level openings are straightforward; multi-storey seafront properties often need scaffolding
A site survey is the only reliable way to get an accurate number for your property, and ours are free across Brighton, Hove, and the wider Sussex area.
Common questions
Can a bending lintel be fixed without full replacement?
Sometimes, yes. A masonry beam system using helical bars and cementitious grout can take the structural strain off a bending lintel, avoiding the need for full replacement in suitable cases.
How much does lintel replacement cost in Brighton?
Expect a starting point of roughly £800, rising depending on the lintel type, how many are affected, and the access involved. We'll always confirm the actual price after seeing the property.
Why are seafront properties more exposed to lintel failure?
Multi-storey seafront properties have lintels above several floors of windows, all facing the same salt-laden sea air and weathering, which accelerates corrosion in steel reinforcement compared with properties set back from the coast.
Noticed a problem like this?
Brighton's coastal exposure makes corrosion the dominant cause of lintel failure locally, and multi-storey seafront properties are particularly exposed since every floor faces the same salt-laden air. With over 30 years of experience, we know when a lintel needs full replacement and when a masonry beam system can take the strain off it instead. If you've noticed lintel problems on a property in Brighton, get in touch today for a free survey and honest advice.
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Areas we cover
Hove, and the wider Sussex area.