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One of the leading specialists in underpinning for foundations and the structural repair, renovation and strengthening of brickwork, masonry and concrete structures. We are able to provide a complete underpinning / repair package, construct new foundations and combine the latest repair techniques with traditional skills for finishes that are attractive, durable and effective. Services include: Und

erpinning (Mass Concrete and Beam and Base Underpinning), Cintec Anchor Installation, Structural repairs, Major Crack Repair and Tie Bar Installation.

Today and on behalf of Falcon Structural Repairs, I was at Christ College, which is one of the 36 colleges located at Ox...
25/07/2025

Today and on behalf of Falcon Structural Repairs, I was at Christ College, which is one of the 36 colleges located at Oxford.

Christ College was originally founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII.

Having previously undertaken other structural stabilising works, on other college buildings, today Falcon Structural Repairs were tasked with undertaking a deep diamond cored hole to identify and confirm the make up and depth of the Christ College foundations.

From today's investigations we have been able to identify and confirm the original foundations are founded at a depth of 3.2m, 320cm, 3200mm or 10 ft. 6 inches, (in old money), below ground level. When you consider that these original foundations would have been excavated and laid/formed by hand only, in 1546.

Thank you to the Falcon operatives, Mark Zorba Potts, William West Walkin Whittaker & Stacey McGrath who were all involved in the core drilling investigations at Christ College, Oxford.

FYI it was Christ College Oxford that has been used as a backdrop in some of the Harry Potter films .......

Although I haven't posted any news on projects that Falcon Structural Repairs Limited, have been carrying out, I thought...
17/08/2024

Although I haven't posted any news on projects that Falcon Structural Repairs Limited, have been carrying out, I thought that this project that Falcon were awarded and completely under an 8 week site mobilisation, is worthy of posting.

With Falcon being a recognised and approved installer of the Cintec anchor system, and of which we have over 25 years experience, we recently completed a very large Cintec anchor project in Cobh, Southern Ireland.

It was into Block 8, that dates back to circu 1822, that 796 number Cintec M16 stainless steel anchors have been installed by Falcon. The perimeter limestone masonry rubble walls, comprised of a nominal 900mm external wall thickness.

The new structural steel beam and column system that was to be erected inside Block 8 was required to be attached, using a structural tie solution internally, so that the new internal steel beam / column frame sections were adequately restrained.

Having been involved on many similar schemes and provided design solutions within the UK, it was due to Falcon's expertise and knowledge that our services were required at Haulbowline by the principle contractor, Cumnor Construction Limited, Blarney.

The 796 Cintec anchors were located into the inner face of the perimeter external walling, with each anchor located into a 40mm dia diamond cored hole and having a 500mm anchor embedment.

With Falcon having attended site in early spring, and having installed 3 initial test anchors, the test anchors all achieved 20 KN without any distress being recorded, under an applied load. The structural engineer, on this project was looking at a working load on each anchor of 10 KN, thus the Cintec anchoring solution was approved.

The Cintec Presstec grout will achieve a compressive strength after 28 days of 52 N/mm2, although the Presstec 2000 rapid set grout, that is also available achieves
65 N/mm2 @ 28 days.

Block 8 is to become a Naval personnel accommodation block to accommodate 70 living-in Navel Service personnel who are stationed at Haulbowline.

Falcon are regularly employed to undertake many similar type projects where Cintec anchors have been specified by Structural Engineers, Consultants Heritage Bodies etc.

It is through our expertise that our specialist repair operatives get to work on some very prestigious buildings, Monuments, Castle and Abbey ruins including on some World Heritage sites throughout England and Wales, and from Falcon's Bristol, Watford, Leatherhead and Wickford offices.

if you are interested in the Cintec accredited structural anchoring repair system or on any of the other repair services that Falcon can offer, then please get in touch through our company website link, where you will also find the relevant office contact details including each office direct line telephone numbers.

www.falconstructural.co.uk

For the month of August Falcon were employed by Landmarc Support Services, to stabilise the Pricaston Farmhouse ruin, w...
25/09/2022

For the month of August Falcon were employed by Landmarc Support Services, to stabilise the Pricaston Farmhouse ruin, which is reported to be the previous home of the Earl of Pembroke, in 1325.

The remains of this CADW Scheduled Monument, which form part of a medieval settlement, are located in Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire.

Through out the month of August Joe, Mark, Reuben & Stacey Falcon's Cintec specialist installers, based out of our Bristol office were tasked with consolidating and stitching the fractured and loose masonry, with some Cintec anchors being installed in a vertical downwards orientation, to a depth of over 9500mm.

Working closely with the design engineers on this Scheduled Monument project, Mann Williams Consulting Engineers, Cardiff and CADW's Inspector of Historic Ancient Monuments, all works were completed on time.

Unfortunately due to the location of the Pricaston settlement being on a 'live' MOD tank firing range, it is unaccessible for the public to visit.

The following photographs hopefully though, give you some idea of the preserved welsh ruin, and some of the challenging projects that Falcon Structural Repairs are regularly involved in.

Cintec remedial stitching anchors, have again been supplied and installed by Falcon Structural Repairs Limited.However, ...
16/04/2021

Cintec remedial stitching anchors, have again been supplied and installed by Falcon Structural Repairs Limited.

However, rather than the Cintec grouted stainless steel anchor being used to stitch and stabilise a structure on this occasion 6 number Cintec concealed anchors were located and precisely installed to provide a hidden fixing/support for the decorative stone plaque, which has today been installed within St Cynogs Church, Boughrood, Brecon.

The plaque is in memory of Thomas Henry Bingham 'Baron Bingham of Cornhill - Knight of the Garter' 1933 - 2010.

Working with
Chris James Stonemasonry, Llandrindod Wells, Falcon's specialist team had to accurately pilot drill and then locate the plaque on the vestry wall, and which is now on display for all to see, when you visit this beautiful church.

Thank you to Lady Bingham and Chris James her stonemason for using Falcon's specialist diamond core drilling and Cintec anchor services, on what was a lovely project for Falcon Structural Repairs Limited to have be appointed.

This week Falcon Structural Repairs have one of their approved Cintec anchoring teams working on St Andrew's Church, Sou...
23/03/2021

This week Falcon Structural Repairs have one of their approved Cintec anchoring teams working on St Andrew's Church, South Huish, Devon stabilising the Chancel arch of this 13th century church ruin, which is constructed of slate stone.

The church having remained as a ruin for many years, in 1976 became the ownership of The Friends of Friendless Churches, who since this date now hold a 999 year lease.

FSRL have been appointed on this restoration project by Williams & Burrows Heritage Repair Limited, who are the appointed principal contractor, on this conservation project, to stitch and stabilise the Chancel arch.

Due to the close proximity of the sea, and the marine environment in which the church exists, all Cintec anchors that are being installed, are manufactured of Grade 316 stainless steel.

Busy day today for one of Falcon's specialist Cintec anchoring teams, in Worcestershire, stabilising loose stone on an i...
12/03/2021

Busy day today for one of Falcon's specialist Cintec anchoring teams, in Worcestershire, stabilising loose stone on an internal arch, at St Philip & St James Church in Hallow.

The displaced masonry has been remedied with Cintec anchors being located through the arched masonry, which is some 15m above the church ⛪ floor/pews.

Once the stonemason has completed the re-pointing repairs, using a lime based mortar, the scaffold can be removed and the church can welcome back its congregation, knowing that the risk of falling masonry has now been addressed by Falcon Structural Repairs Limited.

Job completed!Well done to Falcon's Cintec trained operative's, who today have now completed the installation of the rem...
18/02/2021

Job completed!

Well done to Falcon's Cintec trained operative's, who today have now completed the installation of the remaining Cintec Gripbar anchors, which have been installed into the masonry facade which forms part of The Carriageworks, Stokes Croft, Bristol.

The existing facade which dates back to 1862, has been attached internally to the new steel frame structure, with the steelwork being supplied and erected by Caunton Engineering, Limited, Nottingham.

Falcon's operatives have been working side by side with Caunton's team over the past 4 weeks and have installed in excess of 148 number Gripbar anchors.

The installed anchors now provide a secure grouted anchor tie into the Pennant stonework facade.

The photo below shows the Cintec Gripbar anchors which are fitted with both a nylon and stainless steel washer, a load nut and locking nut, and which are located on both the vertical columns and horizontal PFC floor beams at 1000mm centres.

Falcon Structural Repairs Limited were appointed on this project by the developer The PG Group Bristol, and where the Consulting Engineers on this site are Craddys, Pill, Bristol.

Falcon's operatives have returned to The Carriageworks, Stokes Croft, Bristol, to continue with the attachment and tying...
10/02/2021

Falcon's operatives have returned to The Carriageworks, Stokes Croft, Bristol, to continue with the attachment and tying back of the original masonry facade, that has to be retained due to its historic nature.

150 number Cintec stainless steel M16 Gripbar anchors, in total, are being installed on this Bristol based project, with 60 number Cintec anchors having already been installed during our initial site mobilisation, to attach the 5 number new steel columns of the new steel framework building.

A further 90 number Cintec anchors are currently being installed, in a planned and controlled sequence to attach the new steel PFC's, at each of the 3 proposed floor levels, to provide a structural tie to the existing masonry facade.

The original masonry facade was constructed in 1862, and is a well known landmark, in
the Stokes Croft area of Bristol.

The following photo's show the previously installed fixings through the steel column sections and some that have been installed, to date through the new steel PFC's.

Falcon were recently appointed by The PG Group, a Bristol based developer, to work on The Carriageworks Stokes Croft, B...
01/02/2021

Falcon were recently appointed by
The PG Group, a Bristol based developer, to work on
The Carriageworks Stokes Croft, Bristol which was originally constructed in 1862, using local Pennant stone and Bath stone dressings.

The building had remained in a very poor neglected and derelict condition for over 35 years and during the past few years a design scaffolding had to be erected to provide support to the listed facade as some buildings behind were becoming dangerous.

Having recently commenced works on site and working closely with the PG Site Team and Craddys structural engineers, Falcon have been installing stainless steel Cintec Gripbar anchors into the masonry facade. The M16 x1000mm long Cintec Gripbar anchors are diamond cored and embedded into the inner face of the masonry facade for a 600mm depth.

Each steel column is fixed back to the facade with 12 number Cintec anchors equally spaced and a similar fixing strategy is also proposed for the steel floor beams, which is due to commence next week.

The following photo's shows and demonstrates the constraints that Falcon's team is currently working under.

Falcon's operative's have regular H&S and powered access training and possess IPAF Licences, allowing them to operate the mobile elevating work platforms, as shown in some of the photos below.

The 2nd and final vertical lift and installation, of a further 2 number M24 x 9500mm long Cintec anchors, was completed ...
31/07/2020

The 2nd and final vertical lift and installation, of a further 2 number M24 x 9500mm long Cintec anchors, was completed today at Kilve Chantry, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset.

Apart from the Covid-19 pandemic, this project has presented many challenges to Falcon Structural Repairs, and our team whilst working on site.

Having nice weather helps when working on remote sites/projects that are very close to the sea and where you have little or no protection from the elements.

The Cintec consolidation and stitching works, undertaken by Falcon, formed the 1st Phase of the Kilve Chantry restoration project, with other phased works being proposed to follow, on behalf of Historic England.

Subsidence repairs to stabilise fractures that have occurred to a large detached property, in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham...
19/07/2020

Subsidence repairs to stabilise fractures that have occurred to a large detached property, in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, being undertaken, at present by Falcon Structural Repairs.

The fractured render is cut away to expose the fractures that existed within the brickwork, and raked back for 35-40mm, and then the masonry reinforced with 6mm dia. stainless steel helical bars, which are located and set within the prepared masonry joints, and set within an injected epoxy resin bead.

On this particular property over 58 linear metres of stainless steel helical bar has been used to reinforce the external masonry, before the render is cosmetically repaired, to blend with the original render finish.

Having completed all the external repairs, over the past 2 weeks, our nominated decorators, Martin Green Traditional Decorating Limited, Gloucester will be on site later this week, to carry out the external redecoration of the property.

Thank you to C & G Scaffolding Limited, Tewkesbury, for providing the safe scaffold access, to the external elevations of the property and the 7 day inspections.

During the past week, Falcon have had another of their specialist Cintec trained teams, working on St Peter's Church, Ca...
19/07/2020

During the past week, Falcon have had another of their specialist Cintec trained teams, working on St Peter's Church, Castle Park, Bristol.

This church which remains as a church ruin, was bombed during the World War II, Bristol Blitz over 24-25 November 1940 and now the ruin is preserved by English Heritage as a
Grade II listed building.

The original foundation of this church dates back to 1106, but was not completed as a church until the 15th Century.

Falcon Structural Repairs have been appointed by Wild Conservation, to install the Cintec anchors that have been identified to stabilise one corner of the church by Mann Williams Consulting Engineers, and where fracturing of the Pennant stone, which was a locally quarried sandstone that has been used in the churches original construction.

Our works which comprised the installation of 4 number 4.0m & 3.5m long Cintec anchors, was completed in 4 days.

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