Rhondda · Mid Glamorgan
Concrete repairs in Rhondda
From a cracked canopy over a shop door to a spalling lintel on a house, concrete repairs in Rhondda follow the same steps. Cut back to sound concrete, treat the steel, rebuild the section and stop water getting back in.
Guide price from£80per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- CF40, CF41, CF43
- Population
- about 70,000
- Area
- Mid Glamorgan
- Pricing region
- Wales
What should you know about the ground under Rhondda?
Postcode districts CF40, CF41, CF43 cover Rhondda, a Mid Glamorgan town of about 70,000 people. We also take enquiries from nearby Tonypandy (3 miles), Mountain Ash (3 miles) and Aberdare (4 miles).
Parts of Mid Glamorgan have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of Mid Glamorgan, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained. What you mostly find across Mid Glamorgan: long stone and brick terraces on valley sides, Victorian houses in Bridgend and post-war estates.
Symptoms that point to concrete repairs
- Damp patches, white deposits or drips on a balcony or canopy underside
- Chunks or flakes of concrete breaking away from edges and soffits
- Fine cracks running in straight lines along the line of the reinforcement
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Rhondda
The ranges below reflect typical Wales costs for concrete repairs, including VAT. Scaffold, access and making good can push a job to the top of the range.
| 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 |
Methods for concrete repairs
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for concrete repairs in Rhondda?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Rhondda 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.
Can you survey a property in Rhondda?
We do. Rhondda and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Tonypandy and Mountain Ash. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Why do houses in Mid Glamorgan crack?
Mid Glamorgan lies on the South Wales coalfield, with dense historic workings, spoil tips and steep valley sides. Landslip, retaining walls and mining legacy are all live issues in the valleys. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
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.
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.
Related work in Rhondda
- Gable end wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
Concrete repairs near Rhondda
Get a free initial assessment of cracked or spalling concrete in Rhondda from your photos or a call, including whether an engineer should look first.