The windows and doorways of your home are supported by a steel structure called a lintel.
Lintels can last for decades, but with time, cracks in the concrete or masonry can allow water to seep inside the opening and cause the lintel to rust.
Don’t waste your hard- earned money and valuable time trying to replace a lintel yourself. Call our expert team today!
We Are Your Trusted Lintel Replacement Service in Adelaide & the Suburbs
From first inspection to final cleanup, the professionals at Wall Removal Experts SA know how to safely handle lintel replacement.
From Norwood to Ingle Farm, Mile End to West Lake, Port Adelaide to Findon, we are the specialists when it comes to replacing a lintel in your home.
Safety Is Our Top Priority When Replacing Lintels
Our team has over two decades of experience in replacing lintels. The safety of your family and our employees is our top concern.
Heritage restoration is particularly delicate work because you don’t want to disturb or do any damage to the remainder of the home.
We promise to pay special attention to safety, brick replacement, and minimise repairs needed to make your home look seamless. We strictly follow Australian standards for safety.
Call Wall Removal Experts SA and enjoy the peace of mind that so many other homeowners have experienced.
How Do We Remove/Replace Lintels
The replacement process is more complicated than one might think, and it can be slightly different depending on the location and material surrounding the lintel.
In general, we will:
- Cut the mortar, stone, or bricks around the lintel.
- Add temporary means of support for safety and structural integrity.
- Remove all bricks, concrete, and material surrounding the lintel, then the lintel itself.
- Install a new galvanised lintel.
- Install flashing to ensure that any future cracks/water leaks do not damage the lintel.
- Reinstall new brickwork or concrete, and repair or replaster all walls.
- Do colour matching to your current paint.
- Do a full final inspection and completely clean up afterward.
Of course, no job is completely done until you are 100 percent satisfied.
Why Choose Wall Removal Experts SA?
When homeowners in Adelaide need lintel replacement, they trust the professional team at Wall Removal Experts SA.
We never sublet our work to less experienced handymen. Every employee is bonded, fully licensed, and insured so you can feel comfortable knowing who you are letting inside your home.
We are the most competitively priced lintel replacement service in Adelaide.
Call us today for a free quote! You’ll get a complete, transparent estimate, with no hidden fees!
Other Services We Offer
It is common for homeowners to have several home improvement projects in mind. There is almost no end to the tasks that our expert team can accomplish. Our specialties and skill set includes:
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Plastering
- Re-painting (touch-ups)
- Wall demolition
- Brick replacement
- Ceiling repair or replacement
- Load-bearing wall removal
- Rendering and plastering
- Drylining (Gyprock plasterboarding)
- Archbar repair or replacement
- Concrete work
- Custom surrounding brickwork
- Removal of Internal Walls
And so much more!
Whatever your home improvement project is, call the friendly staff at Wall Removal Experts SA.
Even if you aren’t sure how to improve your home, our experts will be happy to discuss possible ideas, plans, and other home renovation projects or construction projects that can turn your Adelaide home from dull to delightful!
Request Your Free Quote for Replacing Lintels in Your Home
From wall ties to lintel replacement, whether residential or commercial structures, our professional craftsmen can do it all!
Our professional team does all the hard work so you don’t have to!
Call today for a free quote! You’ll be glad you did!
FAQs
Q: Can you replace a steel lintel in a wall?
A: Yes, you can, but this isn’t an easy job that the average DIYer can handle. Replacing a lintel is a dirty, dusty, and intricate job more suited to professionals.
Q: Do you need permission to replace a lintel?
A: Yes, you do. Nearly all lintel replacements require some brickwork, concrete, and plastering. A permit will cost about $100. When you hire Wall Removal Experts SA, we will obtain the proper permit so you can have a stress-free experience.
Q: Does a cracked lintel need to be replaced?
A: This depends on several factors. Large cracks often mean replacement, but tiny cracks can sometimes be repaired. If you see cracks occurring with other signs of failure, such as sagging, the lintel must be replaced. You need a structural engineer to determine the condition of the lintel in question.
Our structural engineer will be happy to assess your lintel, offer expert advice, and give you a free quote for replacement or repair.
Q: What does lintel failure look like?
A: Lintel failure is often seen as cracks around windows and doors, a doorway with an obvious sag in the middle, bulging brickwork, misaligned doors or windows, and rust stains around the edges of the door or window. If you see any of these signs, call us right away for a free in-home estimate.
Q: What happens if I just let a lintel rust in the wall?
A: Lintel failure is often due to cracks in the masonry or concrete. Those rust stains around your doorways are trying to tell you something! The concrete or bricks will continue to deteriorate, crack, and fall apart slowly until they can no longer support the weight of the lintel, which will then collapse completely.
Don’t wait until you reach this stage! Call the pros at Wall Removal Experts SA today so they can fix that lintel problem tomorrow!