Swindon · Wiltshire
Concrete repairs in Swindon
Concrete repairs in Swindon 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£90per m² inc VAT
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN2, SN3
- Population
- about 200,000
- Area
- Wiltshire
- Pricing region
- South West
Why does the ground in Wiltshire matter for concrete repairs?
We cover Swindon and its postcode districts SN1, SN2, SN3, part of Wiltshire, with a population of roughly 200,000. Nearby, we also cover Calne (13 miles), Cirencester (14 miles) and Carterton (16 miles).
Parts of Wiltshire have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells. Ground movement here is more often linked to soils, drains and trees than to mining. Typical buildings in Wiltshire: Stone cottages, railway terraces in Swindon, and large post-war and new-build 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
- Fine cracks running in straight lines along the line of the reinforcement
- Chunks or flakes of concrete breaking away from edges and soffits
- Damp patches, white deposits or drips on a balcony or canopy underside
Concrete repairs prices in Swindon
Guide prices below are for homes in Swindon, on South West 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 | £90 – £185 | per m² |
| Crack injection | £185 – £495 | per metre |
| Small jobs (minimum visit)est. | £465 – £925 | 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
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
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 Swindon
What is the price of concrete repairs in Swindon?
Guide prices for concrete repairs in Swindon start from about £90 per m², including VAT, on South West 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 Swindon?
We do. Swindon and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Calne and Cirencester. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Does the ground around Swindon cause cracking?
Southern Wiltshire is chalk, while the north around Swindon, Chippenham and Trowbridge sits on Oxford and Kimmeridge Clays that are prone to seasonal movement near trees. Bath stone was mined underground around Corsham. 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.
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.
More repairs we carry out in Swindon
- Floor joist repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
Concrete repairs near Swindon
Get a free initial assessment of cracked or spalling concrete in Swindon from your photos or a call, including whether an engineer should look first.