East & West Sussex coverage
Lintel Replacement & Repair in Sussex
Cracking or sagging above a window or door across East and West Sussex, diagnosed honestly, then repaired or replaced.
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Signs you might need lintel repair across Sussex
- Cracking in the brickwork above a window or door
- A visibly rotated or cracked concrete boot lintel
- Rust staining bleeding through render or brickwork above an opening
- Spalling concrete directly above a window or door
- Step-shaped cracking rising from the ends of a lintel
- Doors or windows that have started sticking or no longer close properly
We cover the whole of East and West Sussex, including Worthing, Chichester, and Polegate.
Why lintels fail across Sussex
Sussex's coastal exposure makes corrosion the dominant cause of lintel failure, particularly for concrete boot lintels, which carry an additional vulnerability of their own: the outer toe has no bottom bearing surface and relies entirely on the inner masonry leaf for support, which can cause the lintel to rotate over time even without corrosion involved.
Getting the diagnosis right matters before choosing between repair and replacement — the wrong call means redoing the work later, and paying for it twice.
Polegate, East Sussex · recent project
Parade of shops, 19 boot lintels
One of our strongest Sussex projects was a parade of shops in Polegate, where 19 concrete boot lintels had spalled due to coastal corrosion and rotation. We reinstated every lintel using Fosroc structural repair mortar, completed in around a week with minimal disruption to tenants.
Lintel replacement cost in Sussex
Lintel jobs across Sussex generally start from £800, with the type of lintel, how many need work, and how accessible the property is all factoring into the final price. Here's what actually moves the price:
- Boot lintels vs standard lintels — boot lintels need both skins of brickwork supported, which is more involved than a straightforward replacement
- Number of lintels — multi-lintel jobs like the Polegate example above cost more per visit but less per lintel
- Coastal corrosion — properties closer to the coast may show more advanced deterioration requiring full replacement rather than repair
- Access — ground-level openings are straightforward; upper floors may need scaffolding or a mobile access tower
A site survey is the only reliable way to get an accurate number for your property, and ours are free across East and West Sussex.
Common questions
Why are boot lintels common in coastal Sussex properties?
Boot lintels were a common choice in cavity wall construction, but their design means the outer toe has no bottom bearing surface, relying entirely on the inner masonry leaf for support. Combined with coastal corrosion, this makes them particularly prone to rotation and spalling near the Sussex coast.
How much does lintel replacement cost in Sussex?
You're typically looking at upwards of £800, with the final cost set by the lintel type, the number of lintels involved, and how accessible the site is. A survey is the only way to pin down the real figure.
Do you cover all of Sussex, or just Brighton?
We cover the whole of East and West Sussex, including Worthing, Chichester, and Polegate.
Noticed a problem like this?
Sussex's coastal exposure makes corrosion the dominant cause of lintel failure here, particularly for concrete boot lintels, which carry an added vulnerability to rotation on top of that. With over 30 years of experience, including larger commercial jobs like the Polegate parade of shops, we bring the same honest diagnosis to every property regardless of scale. If you've noticed lintel problems anywhere in Sussex, get in touch today for a free survey.
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Areas we cover
Worthing, Chichester, Polegate, and the wider county.