Farnborough · Hampshire
Concrete repairs in Farnborough
Concrete repairs in Farnborough 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£95per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- GU14
- Population
- about 61,000
- Area
- Hampshire
- Pricing region
- South East
How do local ground conditions affect concrete repairs in Farnborough?
Farnborough, Hampshire: about 61,000 residents across postcode districts GU14. Neighbouring towns we cover: Camberley (3 miles), Aldershot (3 miles) and Fleet (3 miles).
Much of Hampshire sits on clay that shrinks in dry summers and swells in wet winters. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Across Hampshire, most homes are Victorian terraces in Portsmouth and Southampton, 1930s semis, and large post-war and new-build estates.
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Farnborough
These are guide prices for Farnborough, using South East rates and including VAT. Your written quote follows photos or a survey, and is fixed once the repair is specified.
| 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 |
Methods for 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
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
From first photo to finished 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.
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
- Chunks or flakes of concrete breaking away from edges and soffits
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
- Damp patches, white deposits or drips on a balcony or canopy underside
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 Farnborough?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Farnborough 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 Farnborough?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Farnborough, including GU14, and from nearby places such as Camberley and Aldershot. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Does the ground around Farnborough 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.
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 Farnborough
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Underpinning
Concrete repairs near Farnborough
Get a free initial assessment of cracked or spalling concrete in Farnborough from your photos or a call, including whether an engineer should look first.