Haverfordwest · Dyfed
Concrete repairs in Haverfordwest
Concrete repairs in Haverfordwest begin with finding out how far the damage goes, not just patching what has already fallen off. Tapping the surface for hollow areas and checking the exposed steel tells us how much needs cutting out and rebuilding.
Guide price from£80per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- SA61
- Population
- about 15,000
- Area
- Dyfed
- Pricing region
- Wales
Is Dyfed prone to ground movement?
Postcode districts SA61 cover Haverfordwest, a Dyfed town of about 15,000 people. Neighbouring towns we cover: Milford Haven (7 miles).
Shrinkable clay is less common in Dyfed than in south-east England. Parts of Dyfed lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Across Dyfed, most homes are stone cottages, Victorian terraces in Llanelli and Carmarthen, and post-war estates.
What to look for before calling about concrete repairs
- Rust-coloured stains or streaks running down the concrete surface
- Chunks or flakes of concrete breaking away from edges and soffits
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
Concrete repairs prices in Haverfordwest
For Haverfordwest 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 |
How we usually approach concrete repairs
Patch repair
Loose and contaminated concrete is broken out behind the bar, the steel is cleaned of rust and primed, and the section is rebuilt with a repair mortar. The edges are cut square so the patch does not feather out and fail. A protective coating may be applied over the whole surface afterwards.
Best for: Localised spalling around rusting bars
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
What happens during concrete repairs, step by step?
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.
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.
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.
Questions about concrete repairs in Haverfordwest
What is the price of concrete repairs in Haverfordwest?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Haverfordwest 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.
Do you carry out concrete repairs in Haverfordwest?
Yes, Haverfordwest is covered, along with postcode districts SA61. We also cover nearby Milford Haven.
Does the ground around Haverfordwest cause cracking?
The western edge of the South Wales coalfield lies beneath Llanelli, Ammanford and parts of Pembrokeshire, while the rest of the area is older hard rock with glacial deposits in the valleys. 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.
Can you repair a cracked concrete lintel?
Often, yes. Spalling and small cracks in a concrete lintel can be patch repaired and the steel treated. If the lintel is badly cracked, sagging or the bars have lost much of their section, replacement is usually better, and the opening is propped while it is done.
More repairs we carry out in Haverfordwest
- Lintel replacement
- Structural crack repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Floor joist repairs
- Bay window subsidence repairs
Concrete repairs near Haverfordwest
For a guide price on concrete repairs in Haverfordwest, use the quote tool or send photos showing the spalling, any exposed steel and the drainage.