Concrete Cancer

Concrete Cancer Repairs Sydney 

WPM has over 25 years of experience in repairing Sydney homes and buildings from concrete cancer or spalling concrete. A free onsite inspection is carried out by our experienced team and a full quote detailing the best methods to treat and permanently repair the concrete cancer is provided. Cosmetic concrete repair makes the surface look beautiful again and prevents the issue from becoming bigger and more expensive. 

Concrete Cancer Causes in Sydney

Concrete is reinforced with steel, iron bars or mesh. If there are leaks and it is exposed to air and water a carbonic acid begins to form which corrodes the steel or mesh. As concrete is porous in nature it very easily absorbs the elements like Sydney’s sea air and the carbonic acid once formed is very easily absorbed into the concrete which makes it corrode. Corrosion causes the concrete to crack which further exposes the steel and speeds up the corrosion. Without repair, concrete cancer can cause structural integrity problems or become too big of a problem for repair and cost much more in needing complete replacing. 

Some common causes of concrete cancer we have seen are poor waterproofing, saltwater chlorides, building defects, building movement/settlement cracks and concrete left without maintenance for a long period of time. 

Checking concrete cancer requires experts and WPM have the expertise and training in identifying concrete cancer and repairing it. It’s very important to call us as soon as you suspect concrete cancer as the earlier it is fixed the better. The longer it is left the worse it becomes and costlier to repair. You can see some signs easily yourself like rust, cracking or crumbling or bubbling on the render but you need an expert to properly identify concrete cancer. 

Sydney Concrete Cancer Repair

Sydney concrete cancer repair can be common in our harbourside city with beachside suburbs. The sea air can cause issues if the concrete or render is not protected or maintained correctly.  As a family-owned and operated business with over 25 years of experience, we understand Sydney’s climate. 

• Polymer modified repair solution
• Anti-carbonation protective coating
• Electrochemical treatment option
• Easy replacement method (fill cracks and replace small sections)
• Specialist coatings after repair work
• Protective coatings 
• Concrete painting
• Waterproofing

Contact us  for a FREE onsite inspection is carried out and a full quote outlining the best methods required to treat and permanently repair as concrete cancer is caused from many factors. Our team has dealt with concrete cancer many of times and we have the knowledge to fix it!