Civil, commercial, industrial, and strata concrete remediation. We find why the concrete failed, fix the cause, and repair it to last.
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Concrete cancer, or spalling, starts when water reaches the steel reinforcement and it begins to rust. Rust can grow to several times the size of the original steel, so it cracks and pushes the concrete off. Once the steel is exposed, more water gets in and the damage speeds up.
We repair the concrete and the reason it failed. Every job starts with an inspection to find the root cause, then a repair system chosen for the extent of damage, the exposure, and the structure. Products are applied to the manufacturer’s specification for mix ratios, cover depth, layer thickness, and rust inhibitors, including VicRoads approved products where required.
Some signs appear before any crack is visible.
Cracks that follow the reinforcement are a classic sign of rusting steel.
Spalling exposes more steel, so the damage speeds up.
Brown streaks mean water has reached the reinforcement.
Expanding rust can push render off before cracks appear.
Water getting in is often what started the corrosion.
A safety risk. Cordon off the area below and call us.
Keep people clear of the area below and call 1300 665 325. We will talk you through the next steps.
We inspect the structure and find what is letting water reach the steel.
The repair system and access are scoped and priced.
Damaged concrete is removed, the steel treated with an anti-corrosion coating, and the section primed and rebuilt with high build mortar in layers.
On roof slabs and balconies a waterproofing membrane keeps moisture away from the steel.
Concrete cancer and impact damage repaired on the slabs and bollards, with scaffolding, traffic management, and new asphalt.
Loose concrete removed, exposed reinforcement treated against corrosion, and the section rebuilt with structural grout.
A WW1 bunker at risk of collapse stabilised with concrete injection, stitching, patch repairs, and steel supports for Queenscliff Council.
Spalling repaired on the concrete silos, then protected with a fade-resistant polyurea coating.
Corroded saline pits sandblasted, reinforcement primed with zinc-rich epoxy, the concrete repaired, and the pits waterproofed.
Damaged concrete on the north ramp repaired, then protected with coatings.
AWS Services was founded in 2000 by Director Carlos Abreu, who still manages operations today. Every project is backed by a team with experience across the civil, construction, and remedial sectors.
Remedial, civil, coatings, and construction capability under one contractor.
Experience gained across many sectors of the construction industry.
Practical solutions scoped to your site and budget, without compromising on safety or quality.
Head office in Mitcham, Melbourne, and a dedicated Head of Sales for Western Australia.
Corroding steel reinforcement inside the concrete, usually because water and salts have reached it through cracks, failed waterproofing, poor drainage, or too little cover over the steel.
Usually not. Building and strata insurance generally covers accidents, not wear and tear, maintenance, or concrete cancer.
Anti-corrosion coatings for the steel, primers, high build repair mortars, structural grouts, and protective coatings or membranes, selected and applied to the manufacturer’s specification.
Yes. We offer complimentary slab inspections, especially before new floor toppings go down, for example after magnesite flooring has been removed.
It depends on the extent and depth of damage and the access needed. We inspect first and give you a clear scope and price.
Talk to our team about your site, scope, and timeframe.
