Concrete Repairs
Reinforced concrete is a commonly used construction material in Australia. While strong, concrete is however, subject to deterioration over time. This can be caused by porous concrete or insufficient concrete covering the steel reinforcement, resulting in penetration of moisture and salts which erode the reinforcement. Particularly damaging are chlorides – often from sea spray or chemicals – or carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. As the reinforcing steel corrodes, it expands deep inside the concrete resulting in cracks and spalling that decrease the strength of the structural elements. This is known as concrete cancer.
The problem will not rectify itself. If left unrepaired the steel will be exposed to ever more moisture, expediting the problem and resulting in a structurally unsound and dangerous building.
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We have developed the expert skills, systems and procedures you need for remedial building solutions. As a result, our remedial projects are completed quickly, efficiently and to the highest quality.
What our customers say about HRB
Here are some thoughts of our customers. We are delighted to help with your project.
Hitech Remedial was contracted to complete a very significant body of remedial work on our beach villas. I found the Hitech team to be highly professional and easy to deal with. During the works Hitech became aware of additional issues not picked up in the initial contract specifications and in some cases, better ways to fix problems. This has meant that some items have been completed to a standard well above that originally specified by the insurance company assessors.
The works constructed by Hitech were managed in an efficient manner, allowing for all trades and subcontractors, ensuring the construction was completed within the agreed construction program to the scope of works. The standard of site control and management workmanship was to the highest level, in excess of normal building standards.
I found that both Hitech’s staff and contractors were professional, approachable and highly competent in their field of expertise. The team at Hitech completed the works to a high standard, on time, with no complications and zero safety incidents onsite. Hitech staff took extra measures in protecting the owners’ belongings and communicated with the residents directly as to what works were scheduled to be carried out on a fortnightly basis. The end result of this rectification speaks for itself, where it has increased the value of this property and extended its longevity.
I’d like to thank you and your team for the magnificent work you did in renovating the complex bathrooms, it really went beyond my expectation, and I totally agree with all the positive reviews you and Hitech are getting. I definitely add my positive feedback to them. I’ll definitely recommend you and your company to them for any future work they have. I wish Hitech would work in ACT, we definitely need such high professional builders.
