Fareham · Hampshire
Concrete repairs in Fareham
A crumbling balcony edge at a Fareham 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£95per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- PO14, PO15, PO16
- Population
- about 42,000
- Area
- Hampshire
- Pricing region
- South East
Why does the ground in Hampshire matter for concrete repairs?
Fareham, Hampshire: about 42,000 residents across postcode districts PO14, PO15, PO16. If you are just outside Fareham, we also cover Portsmouth (5 miles), Hedge End (7 miles) and Waterlooville (7 miles).
Hampshire is one of the parts of the UK where clay soils are most likely to move with the seasons. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Typical buildings in Hampshire: Victorian terraces in Portsmouth and Southampton, 1930s semis, and large post-war and new-build estates.
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
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
What to expect when we carry out concrete repairs
Photos and a description
Send photos of the damage close up and from a distance, plus the whole balcony, canopy or elevation. Tell us roughly how old the building is and whether anything has fallen, so we can judge whether to make it safe first.
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.
Is it time for concrete repairs? Common signs
- Rust-coloured stains or streaks running down the concrete surface
- Exposed steel bars showing where concrete has fallen away
- Chunks or flakes of concrete breaking away from edges and soffits
What should you budget for concrete repairs in Fareham?
Prices in Fareham are worked out on South East rates. They include VAT and are a starting point: access, the extent of the damage and whether an engineer or building control is involved all move the figure.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete patch repair | £95 – £200 | per m² |
| Crack injection | £200 – £540 | per metre |
| Small jobs (minimum visit)est. | £505 – £1,000 | per visit |
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 Fareham?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Fareham start from about £95 per m², including VAT, on South East 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 Fareham?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Fareham, including PO14, PO15, PO16, and from nearby places such as Portsmouth and Hedge End. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Fareham cause cracking?
Central Hampshire is chalk, while the south around Portsmouth, Southampton and the New Forest fringe and the north-east around Farnborough sit on London Clay, Reading Beds and other clays and sands. The clay areas see seasonal movement near trees. 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.
Why does concrete crack and rust?
Concrete cracks as it shrinks, moves with temperature or carries more load than intended. Steel inside it rusts when carbonation or salts reach it and moisture gets in. The two feed each other: cracks let water in, and rusting steel expands and cracks the concrete further.
More repairs we carry out in Fareham
- Bowing wall repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Roof structure repairs
Concrete repairs near Fareham
For a guide price on concrete repairs in Fareham, use the quote tool or send photos showing the spalling, any exposed steel and the drainage.