Concrete Repair Blog
Short, practical articles for owners weighing up a repair: whether it is worth it, what affects the cost, what tends to go wrong, how repair compares with replacement and what to check before hiring anyone. Written for villa owners and landlords who want straight answers before they spend money.
Cost & pricing
What Decides the Cost of Repairing a Cracked Driveway?
The cost of repairing a cracked driveway is set mainly by four things: the area to recolour, the amount and type of damage, the amount of edge work, and access to the sit…
Is It Worth Repairing a Cracked Concrete Patio?
Repairing a cracked patio is worth it when the slab is stable and the damage is in the surface: you keep the slab, avoid demolition and rubble, and end up with an even, r…
Problems & objections
What Can Go Wrong With a Concrete Repair?
Most concrete repairs that fail do so for a handful of predictable reasons: the slab was still moving, the surface was not cleaned properly, cracks were painted over inst…
Red Flags: When Cracked Concrete Needs an Engineer, Not a Repair
Stop and call an engineer or surveyor before any repair if you see a step across a crack, a section that has sunk or rocks, a crack that keeps growing, rust stains or exp…
Comparisons
Imprinted Concrete Driveway: Repair and Recolour, or Replace?
If the slab is stable, repairing and recolouring a cracked imprinted driveway gives you an even, refreshed surface without demolition, rubble or new concrete. Replacement…
DIY Crack Filling or Professional Repair: An Honest Comparison
Filling a few fine cracks yourself can tidy a small area for a while, but it rarely gives an even finish and it can hide a crack that should be monitored. A professional …
Reviews & best of
What It Is Like to Have Your Concrete Repaired by Us
Working with us starts with photos and ends with a recoloured surface, and in between there are four visible stages: cleaning, repairs, edge cut-in and two coats of colou…
What Owners Wish They Had Known Before Repairing Their Driveway
The things that surprise owners after a driveway repair are rarely about the workmanship: they are about expectations. Repairs are hidden by the recolour but not always i…
Who is this for?
Checklist for Choosing a Concrete Repair Contractor
A good concrete repair contractor asks about movement before quoting, cleans the whole surface, repairs cracks rather than painting over them, treats joints as joints, fo…
Who Our Concrete Repair Service Is For, and Who It Is Not For
Our repair service is for owners of existing outdoor concrete or imprinted concrete that is stable but cracked, chipped, spalled or faded, who want it to look even again …