Tiverton · Devon
Concrete repairs in Tiverton
A crumbling balcony edge at a Tiverton property is rarely just cosmetic. It is usually a sign of rusting steel inside, and the sooner it is repaired, the less concrete has to be broken out and rebuilt.
Guide price from£90per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Population
- about 22,000
- Area
- Devon
- Pricing region
- South West
Is Devon prone to ground movement?
Tiverton, Devon: about 22,000 residents across postcode districts EX16. Nearby, we also cover Exeter (12 miles), Taunton (19 miles) and Exmouth (20 miles).
Most of Devon is on firmer ground than the clay belts of the south-east. Old metal-mine shafts and workings are recorded in places, so mining searches are routine for some properties. Housing stock in Devon: Cob and stone cottages, Victorian terraces in Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay, and post-war estates.
Is it time for concrete repairs? Common signs
- Rust-coloured stains or streaks running down the concrete surface
- Fine cracks running in straight lines along the line of the reinforcement
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
What should you budget for concrete repairs in Tiverton?
For Tiverton we use South West 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 | £90 – £185 | per m² |
| Crack injection | £185 – £495 | per metre |
| Small jobs (minimum visit)est. | £465 – £925 | per visit |
Repair options we may recommend
Recasting or strengthening
Where steel has lost much of its section, or a lintel or canopy is too far gone to patch, the element is propped and rebuilt, replaced or strengthened to an engineer’s design. It is less common, but sometimes the more lasting option for small canopies and old precast lintels.
Best for: Badly corroded lintels, canopies and balcony edges
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
What to expect when we carry out concrete repairs
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.
Written quote
You receive a no-obligation written quote setting out the estimated area of patching, the length of crack injection, coatings and access. It becomes a fixed price in writing once the repair is specified, with any re-measure terms stated clearly.
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.
Rules for concrete repairs in England
Like-for-like repairs such as crack stitching and repointing do not usually need building control approval in England, but anything that changes or strengthens the structure, such as underpinning or rebuilding a wall, does. If the work touches a party wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply.
Your concrete repairs questions
What is the price of concrete repairs in Tiverton?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Tiverton start from about £90 per m², including VAT, on South West rates. Your fixed written price follows photos or a survey and depends on the extent of the work and access.
Do you carry out concrete repairs in Tiverton?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Tiverton, including EX16, and from nearby places such as Exeter and Taunton. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Tiverton cause cracking?
Devon's ground is mostly older mudstones, sandstones and granite, so shrinkable-clay subsidence is less widespread than further east. Older solid-walled and cob buildings, steep sites and retaining walls are the more common structural concerns. 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.
Is spalling concrete dangerous?
It can be, mainly because pieces may fall from balconies, canopies and soffits above doors or paths. It also means the steel is losing strength over time. Fence off the area below any loose concrete, keep people off a balcony that is badly affected, and have it assessed soon.
More repairs we carry out in Tiverton
- Wall tie replacement
- Subsidence repairs
- Roof structure repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
Concrete repairs near Tiverton
For a guide price on concrete repairs in Tiverton, use the quote tool or send photos showing the spalling, any exposed steel and the drainage.