Newcastle upon Tyne · Tyne and Wear
Concrete repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne
From a cracked canopy over a shop door to a spalling lintel on a house, concrete repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne 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
- NE1, NE2, NE99
- Population
- about 300,000
- Area
- Tyne and Wear
- Pricing region
- North East
Why does the ground in Tyne and Wear matter for concrete repairs?
With roughly 300,000 people, Newcastle upon Tyne spans postcode districts NE1, NE2, NE99 in Tyne and Wear. Nearby, we also cover Whickham (3 miles), Wallsend (3 miles) and Blaydon-on-Tyne (4 miles).
Tyne and Wear has a mix of ground, with clay in some places and firmer rock in others. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of Tyne and Wear, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained. Housing stock in Tyne and Wear: Tyneside flats and terraces, Victorian villas, inter-war council estates and post-war semis.
Concrete repairs prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
The ranges below reflect typical North East 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 |
How we usually approach concrete repairs
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
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
What happens during concrete repairs, step by step?
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.
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.
What to look for before calling about concrete repairs
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
- Fine cracks running in straight lines along the line of the reinforcement
- Exposed steel bars showing where concrete has fallen away
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
How much should I budget for concrete repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Newcastle upon Tyne start from about £80 per m², including VAT, on North East 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Newcastle upon Tyne, including NE1, NE2, NE99, and from nearby places such as Whickham and Wallsend. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in Tyne and Wear crack?
Tyne and Wear lies on the Durham and Northumberland coalfield, with old shallow workings recorded beneath parts of Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland, mostly under a cover of glacial clay. 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.
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.
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Concrete repairs near Newcastle upon Tyne
Managing a block in Newcastle upon Tyne with tired concrete balconies? Send photos or an engineer’s schedule, and we will price the repairs balcony by balcony.