Chertsey · Surrey
Concrete repairs in Chertsey
Concrete repairs in Chertsey 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
- KT15, KT16, TW17
- Population
- about 16,000
- Area
- Surrey
- Pricing region
- South East
What is the ground like in Surrey?
Postcode districts KT15, KT16, TW17 cover Chertsey, a Surrey town of about 16,000 people. Neighbouring towns we cover: Weybridge (2 miles), Staines-upon-Thames (3 miles) and Egham (4 miles).
Shrinkable clay is widespread in Surrey. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Across Surrey, most homes are Victorian and Edwardian villas, 1930s semis and detached houses in the commuter towns, and post-war estates.
What happens during concrete repairs, step by step?
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.
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.
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.
What to look for before calling about concrete repairs
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
- Exposed steel bars showing where concrete has fallen away
- Rust-coloured stains or streaks running down the concrete surface
Concrete repairs prices in Chertsey
For Chertsey we use South East rates. Treat the table as a budget guide, inc VAT; the price you pay is the one on your written quote.
| 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 |
How we usually approach 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
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
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.
Questions about concrete repairs in Chertsey
What is the price of concrete repairs in Chertsey?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Chertsey 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 Chertsey?
We do. Chertsey and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Weybridge and Staines-upon-Thames. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Does the ground around Chertsey cause cracking?
North Surrey sits on London Clay, the south on Weald Clay, with chalk along the North Downs and sands in the west. Large gardens with mature trees on clay make seasonal subsidence a familiar problem. Only an investigation can say why a particular building has moved.
Do you repair concrete on blocks of flats?
Yes, we repair concrete on houses, flats and small commercial buildings, including balconies, walkway edges, canopies and lintels. For flats, the freeholder, managing agent or owners’ association normally instructs the work. We can price to an engineer’s schedule where one has been prepared.
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 Chertsey
- Floor joist repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Gable end wall repairs
- Structural crack repairs
Concrete repairs near Chertsey
Concrete falling from a balcony or canopy in Chertsey? Fence off the area below, send us photos, and we will advise on making it safe and repairing it.