Wrexham · Clwyd
Concrete repairs in Wrexham
From a cracked canopy over a shop door to a spalling lintel on a house, concrete repairs in Wrexham follow the same steps. Cut back to sound concrete, treat the steel, rebuild the section and stop water getting back in.
Guide price from£80per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- LL11, LL12, LL13
- Population
- about 66,000
- Area
- Clwyd
- Pricing region
- Wales
What is the ground like in Clwyd?
We cover Wrexham and its postcode districts LL11, LL12, LL13, part of Clwyd, with a population of roughly 66,000. Nearby places we cover include Buckley (9 miles), Mold (10 miles) and Connah's Quay (11 miles).
Clwyd has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Clwyd lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Housing stock in Clwyd: Brick colliery terraces, seaside villas in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay, and post-war estates.
From first photo to finished repair
Survey and tapping test
On site we tap the surface to find hollow areas, check the steel where it is exposed and note drainage. Where the extent is unclear, a cover meter, carbonation test or chloride test may be advised before repair.
Engineer where needed
If the steel has lost significant section, or the element carries a balcony, stair or wall, an independent chartered structural engineer is appointed to assess and specify. We can arrange this, and the repair follows their scope.
Break out, repair, protect
Damaged concrete is cut back to sound material, steel cleaned and primed, and the section rebuilt and cured. Cracks are injected, then the surface is coated and drainage details put right so water runs off rather than sitting.
Symptoms that point to concrete repairs
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
- Exposed steel bars showing where concrete has fallen away
- Damp patches, white deposits or drips on a balcony or canopy underside
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Wrexham
For Wrexham we use Wales rates. Treat the table as a budget guide, inc VAT; the price you pay is the one on your written quote.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete patch repair | £80 – £165 | per m² |
| Crack injection | £165 – £440 | per metre |
| Small jobs (minimum visit)est. | £415 – £830 | per visit |
Methods for concrete repairs
Protective coatings and sealing
After repair, an anti-carbonation coating, a waterproof deck membrane on a balcony, or a penetrating sealer slows the return of moisture and carbon dioxide. Restoring drips, upstands and falls so water drains away is as important as the coating itself.
Best for: Extending the life of repaired balconies and canopies
Crack injection
Cracks are sealed at the surface, then a low-viscosity resin is injected under pressure through ports until it fills the crack. A rigid resin bonds the two faces back together, while a flexible one seals live cracks against water. The choice depends on whether the crack is still moving.
Best for: Cracks letting water in, or splitting a slab or beam
Rules for concrete repairs in Wales
In Wales, small like-for-like repairs do not usually need approval, but work that alters or strengthens the structure needs building control under the Welsh Building Regulations, and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can apply to shared walls.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for concrete repairs in Wrexham?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Wrexham start from about £80 per m², including VAT, on Wales rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Can you survey a property in Wrexham?
Yes, Wrexham is covered, along with postcode districts LL11, LL12, LL13. We also cover nearby Buckley and Mold.
Why do houses in Clwyd crack?
The North Wales coalfield runs beneath parts of Wrexham and Flintshire, where historic workings are recorded, while the coast and vale have glacial clays and the hills are older hard rock. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
What is spalling concrete?
Spalling is concrete breaking away from the surface in flakes or chunks. In reinforced concrete it is usually caused by the steel inside rusting and expanding, which pushes the cover off. It often follows a straight line where a bar sits close to the surface, with rust staining nearby.
What is carbonation in concrete?
Carbonation is the gradual reaction between carbon dioxide in the air and concrete, which lowers its alkalinity from the surface inward. Alkaline concrete protects the steel inside, so when carbonation reaches the bars, they can start to rust. A simple test on a freshly broken surface shows how deep it has gone.
Related work in Wrexham
- Bowing wall repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Floor joist repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Chimney stack repairs
Concrete repairs near Wrexham
For a guide price on concrete repairs in Wrexham, use the quote tool or send photos showing the spalling, any exposed steel and the drainage.