Melbourne’s Concrete Repair Specialists
Concrete Repair Melbourne
Professional concrete repair for Melbourne homes and businesses — crack injection, spalling and concrete cancer treatment, slab lifting and joint resealing for driveways, paths, garages and slabs. Fixed properly the first time, before a small crack becomes a full replacement.
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When a Crack Is More Than a Crack
Melbourne’s clay-heavy soils expand and contract with the seasons, and that movement is the single biggest cause of cracked driveways, paths and slabs across the city — not poor original workmanship. A hairline crack left alone lets water in, and water is what turns a $150 fix into a $3,000 one. Where concrete has embedded steel reinforcement, water ingress can trigger concrete cancer — the reinforcement rusts, expands, and spalls the surface from the inside out. Caught early, most concrete problems are a repair. Left too long, they become a replacement.
Concrete Repair Services We Provide
Different damage needs a different fix. We assess the cause first, then recommend the right repair — not the most expensive one.
Crack Injection & Sealing
Epoxy injection for structural cracks, polyurethane for cracks still moving with the seasons, and flexible sealant for hairline surface cracks.
Spalling & Concrete Cancer Repair
Damaged concrete is broken out, corroded reinforcement is treated, and the area is rebuilt with a proper repair mortar bonded to sound concrete.
Slab Lifting & Re-levelling
Polyurethane foam injection lifts sunken driveway, path or garage slabs back to level without the mess or downtime of full replacement.
Joint Resealing
Perished expansion joints are cut out and resealed to stop water tracking underneath and keep the slab moving the way it was designed to.
Driveway & Path Repair
Cracked, pitted or uneven driveways and paths repaired section by section, or resurfaced where full replacement isn’t justified.
Pre-Epoxy Concrete Prep
Cracks and spalling repaired and levelled before epoxy flooring goes down — skipping this step is the #1 reason DIY epoxy jobs fail.
Our Concrete Repair Process
Here’s how we approach every repair job, from a single crack to a full spalled section:
- Free on-site assessment — we inspect the damage, identify the cause (movement, water, reinforcement corrosion) and quote in writing within 24 to 48 hours.
- Diagnose the right method — not every crack needs the same fix. We match the repair to the cause, not the other way around.
- Prep & break-out — loose or damaged material is removed back to sound concrete so the repair actually bonds.
- Repair & treatment — crack injection, patch mortar or reinforcement treatment applied to the manufacturer’s specification.
- Finish & cure — the repaired area is finished to match the surrounding surface and left to cure before use.
What Concrete Repair Costs in Melbourne (2026)
Every job is different, so treat these as 2026 planning ranges rather than a fixed quote. Final cost depends on the cause, the extent of damage and access to the site.
| Repair type | Typical 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Hairline crack sealing, per linear metre | $40–$80 |
| Structural crack injection (epoxy/polyurethane), per linear metre | $80–$200 |
| Spalling patch repair, per m² | $80–$180 |
| Concrete cancer remediation, per m² | $200–$1,200 |
| Slab lifting / re-levelling, per m² | $150–$350 |
| Joint resealing, per linear metre | $30–$60 |
Concrete cancer pricing varies the most of any repair type — a small residential patch sits at the low end, while facade, balcony or structural remediation with reinforcement replacement sits much higher. Cracked or pitted concrete beyond economical repair may be better suited to resurfacing or replacement — we’ll tell you honestly which side of that line your job falls on before any work starts.
Why Choose EQ Painting Solutions
- Cause-first diagnosis — we identify why the concrete failed before we quote a fix, not after.
- Proper repair systems — structural epoxy and polyurethane injection, not surface-only patching that fails within a season.
- Licensed & insured — full public liability cover and a workmanship warranty.
- One team for the whole job — we also install epoxy flooring, so repaired concrete can go straight from prep to a finished floor.
- 15+ years across Melbourne — honest advice on whether your concrete needs a repair, a resurface, or nothing at all.
Concrete Repair Across Melbourne
We repair driveways, paths, garages and slabs for homes and businesses across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, including Richmond, St Kilda, Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, Hawthorn, South Yarra, Toorak, Brighton, Brunswick, Prahran, Glen Iris, Malvern, Mount Waverley and beyond. If you’re comparing quotes, our guide to getting accurate quotes in Melbourne is a useful read.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a 2026 guide, hairline crack sealing runs about $40 to $80 per linear metre, structural crack injection $80 to $200 per linear metre, and spalling patch repair $80 to $180 per square metre. Concrete cancer remediation varies most — from around $200 per square metre for a small residential patch up to $1,200 per square metre for facade or structural work involving reinforcement replacement. The cause and extent of damage decide where your job sits in that range.
Concrete cancer happens when water reaches the steel reinforcement inside concrete and causes it to rust. Rusted steel expands, which cracks and pushes off the surrounding concrete from the inside. It only gets worse with time, so early treatment is far cheaper than waiting.
No. Most cracking is a repair, not a replacement — crack injection or patch repair handles the majority of driveway, path and slab cracks we see. Full replacement is usually only needed where damage is extensive or the slab has failed structurally.
Melbourne's clay-heavy soils expand and contract with seasonal moisture changes, and that ground movement is the most common cause of driveway and path cracking across the city — not poor original workmanship.
A properly diagnosed and executed repair — matched to the actual cause of the damage — typically lasts as long as the surrounding concrete. Surface-only patching that skips the underlying cause is what tends to fail within a season or two.
Yes — in fact we recommend it. Cracks and spalling need to be repaired and levelled before an epoxy system goes down, since coating over damaged concrete is the most common reason DIY epoxy jobs fail.
Often yes. Polyurethane foam injection can lift a settled driveway, path or garage slab back to level, which is faster and less disruptive than breaking it out and repouring.
A single crack or small spalled area can often be completed in a day. Larger concrete cancer remediation or multiple-area jobs may take several days, depending on cure times between stages.
Got a Crack, Spall, or Sunken Slab?
Get a free, no-obligation on-site assessment from Melbourne’s concrete repair specialists. We’ll diagnose the cause, recommend the right fix and put an itemised price in writing.