Solihull · West Midlands
Concrete repairs in Solihull
If rust stains or loose concrete have appeared on your Solihull property, it is worth acting before pieces fall. Patch repair, crack injection and a protective coating usually restore balconies, canopies and lintels without replacing them.
Guide price from£85per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- B90, B91, B92
- Population
- about 130,000
- Area
- West Midlands
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
Is West Midlands prone to ground movement?
Solihull, West Midlands: about 130,000 residents across postcode districts B90, B91, B92. Nearby, we also cover Birmingham (7 miles), Kenilworth (9 miles) and Smethwick (10 miles).
Clay soils are found in parts of West Midlands. Parts of West Midlands lie on a former coalfield, so a coal mining search is worth checking if movement has no obvious cause. Across West Midlands, most homes are Victorian terraces, inter-war semis, Black Country industrial housing and large post-war estates.
Signs you may need concrete repairs
- Chunks or flakes of concrete breaking away from edges and soffits
- Exposed steel bars showing where concrete has fallen away
- Hollow sound when the surface is tapped with a hammer
How much will concrete repairs cost in Solihull?
Prices in Solihull are worked out on West Midlands rates. They include VAT and are a starting point: access, the extent of the damage and whether an engineer or building control is involved all move the figure.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete patch repair | £85 – £180 | per m² |
| Crack injection | £180 – £480 | per metre |
| Small jobs (minimum visit)est. | £450 – £900 | per visit |
Which repair method suits a home in Solihull?
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
What happens when we carry out concrete repairs in Solihull?
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.
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 Solihull: questions and answers
How much should I budget for concrete repairs in Solihull?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Solihull start from about £85 per m², including VAT, on West Midlands 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 Solihull?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Solihull, including B90, B91, B92, and from nearby places such as Birmingham and Kenilworth. Send photos for a free initial view and we will tell you what happens next.
Why do houses in West Midlands crack?
The West Midlands is mostly Mercia Mudstone and glacial till, with the South Staffordshire coalfield under much of the Black Country, where shallow coal and limestone workings are recorded around Dudley, Tipton and Walsall. 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 carbonation in concrete?
Carbonation is the gradual reaction between carbon dioxide in the air and concrete, which lowers its alkalinity from the surface inward. Alkaline concrete protects the steel inside, so when carbonation reaches the bars, they can start to rust. A simple test on a freshly broken surface shows how deep it has gone.
Related work in Solihull
- Brick arch repairs
- Bowing wall repairs
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Retaining wall repairs
- Mining subsidence repairs
Concrete repairs near Solihull
Managing a block in Solihull with tired concrete balconies? Send photos or an engineer’s schedule, and we will price the repairs balcony by balcony.