Loughborough · Leicestershire
Concrete repairs in Loughborough
A crumbling balcony edge at a Loughborough 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£85per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- LE11, LE12
- Population
- about 65,000
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What is the ground like in Leicestershire?
Loughborough (LE11, LE12) has around 65,000 residents and sits in Leicestershire. Nearby, we also cover Mountsorrel (4 miles), Coalville (8 miles) and Leicester (9 miles).
Clay soils are found in parts of Leicestershire. Parts of Leicestershire lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Typical buildings in Leicestershire: Victorian terraces in Leicester and Loughborough, inter-war semis and large post-war estates.
Which repair method suits a home in Loughborough?
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
What happens when we carry out concrete repairs in Loughborough?
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.
Signs you may need concrete repairs
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
- Rust-coloured stains or streaks running down the concrete surface
- Damp patches, white deposits or drips on a balcony or canopy underside
How much will concrete repairs cost in Loughborough?
Guide prices below are for homes in Loughborough, on East Midlands 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 | £85 – £175 | per m² |
| Crack injection | £175 – £470 | per metre |
| Small jobs (minimum visit)est. | £440 – £880 | 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.
Concrete repairs in Loughborough: questions and answers
What is the price of concrete repairs in Loughborough?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Loughborough start from about £85 per m², including VAT, on East Midlands 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 Loughborough?
Yes, Loughborough is covered, along with postcode districts LE11, LE12. We also cover nearby Mountsorrel and Coalville.
Does the ground around Loughborough cause cracking?
Leicestershire has Mercia Mudstone, Lias clay and glacial till across much of the county, with the Coalville and Swadlincote coalfield in the north-west. Clay soils near large trees can move with the seasons. 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 Loughborough
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Chimney stack repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Floor joist repairs
Concrete repairs near Loughborough
Concrete falling from a balcony or canopy in Loughborough? Fence off the area below, send us photos, and we will advise on making it safe and repairing it.