Cheltenham · Gloucestershire
Concrete repairs in Cheltenham
Concrete repairs in Cheltenham 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£90per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51, GL53
- Population
- about 120,000
- Area
- Gloucestershire
- Pricing region
- South West
Why does the ground in Gloucestershire matter for concrete repairs?
We cover Cheltenham and its postcode districts GL50, GL51, GL53, part of Gloucestershire, with a population of roughly 120,000. If you are just outside Cheltenham, we also cover Tewkesbury (7 miles), Gloucester (7 miles) and Stroud (12 miles).
Gloucestershire has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Parts of Gloucestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Across Gloucestershire, most homes are Cotswold stone cottages, Regency terraces in Cheltenham, and brick estates around Gloucester.
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Cheltenham
Guide prices below are for homes in Cheltenham, on South West rates and including VAT. A survey or good photos let us turn them into a fixed written price.
| 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 |
Methods for concrete repairs
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
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
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.
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.
Symptoms that point to concrete repairs
- Damp patches, white deposits or drips on a balcony or canopy underside
- Rust-coloured stains or streaks running down the concrete surface
- Exposed steel bars showing where concrete has fallen away
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of concrete repairs in Cheltenham?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
We do. Cheltenham and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Tewkesbury and Gloucester. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Does the ground around Cheltenham cause cracking?
The Severn vale around Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury is Lias and Mercia Mudstone clay, the Cotswolds are limestone, and the Forest of Dean has a historic coalfield. Parts of South Gloucestershire around Kingswood also lie on old Coal Measures. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Can a concrete balcony be repaired rather than replaced?
In most cases, yes. Patch repairs, crack injection, a new waterproof deck and restored drips usually extend a balcony’s life considerably. Replacement is generally only needed where the steel has lost a lot of section or the balcony’s fixing to the building is compromised.
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 Cheltenham
Concrete repairs near Cheltenham
Managing a block in Cheltenham with tired concrete balconies? Send photos or an engineer’s schedule, and we will price the repairs balcony by balcony.