Concrete Repairs

What Concrete Repairs does

Concrete Repairs Ltd (CRL), founded in 1955 and headquartered in Mitcham, United Kingdom, is a specialist asset maintenance contractor delivering concrete repair, refurbishment, and structural strengthening services across the UK and internationally, including through its wholly-owned subsidiary CRL Australia. The company operates a network of six regional offices across the UK (London, Falkirk, Bristol, Chesterfield, and two additional sites) and serves eight core sectors: Highway Structures, Water Industry, Buildings Repairs & Refurbishment, Marine Structures, Multi-Storey Car Parks, Nuclear & Power, Rail, and Heritage & Listed. Service offerings span concrete repair, condition surveys, coatings, corrosion control (including cathodic protection), membranes, anchors/remedial ties, structural strengthening, grouting and injection, cleaning and preparation, bearing replacement, external façade refurbishment, and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). The highways vertical additionally delivers principal contractor services, sprayed concrete, deck and parapet replacement, bridge joints, gantry refurbishment, deck waterproofing, VRS barrier replacement, and propping/temporary works design.

CRL generates revenue on a project-based, bespoke-contract basis as both a Principal Contractor and a specialist subcontractor, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers or rate cards. Commercial activity is sales-led, secured through direct appointments, repeat client relationships, and framework agreements (e.g., the Wessex Water Clean Water Storage Framework). Customers include National Highways, Wessex Water, Skanska, Knight Frank, BT, the University of Bath, and English Heritage, spanning government, utilities, contractor, property, telecoms, education, and heritage end markets. The company's go-to-market leverages an extensive accreditation stack (ISO 44001, Achilles UVDB 100%, RISQS zero findings, triple ISO certification in Australia, CHAS, SafeContractor, NQA, Investors in People) as a regulatory and pre-qualification moat for tendering into regulated infrastructure programmes. There is no evidence of AI/ML, software products, or proprietary technology platforms; the offering is fundamentally a labour- and engineering-led specialist services business. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed, and ownership is privately held with no indicated institutional or private equity backing.

Name

Concrete Repairs

Legal name

Concrete Repairs Ltd

Website

https://crl.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CRL (Concrete Repairs Ltd), founded 1955 and headquartered in Mitcham, UK, is a specialist contractor delivering concrete repair, refurbishment, and structural strengthening across highways, water, rail, nuclear, marine, buildings, car parks, and heritage sectors, serving clients such as National Highways and Wessex Water via six UK offices and an Australian subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Repair & Refurbishment Services

NAICS

Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Resurfacing, Overlays & Patching (HSAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK), Concrete Joint Repair & Expansion Joint Replacement (HSAGALAE), Concrete Crack Repair & Sealing (HSAGALAA), Road Maintenance & Asset Preservation (Resurfacing, Patching, Crack Sealing) (IMAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Concrete repair services
• Structural refurbishment
• Asset maintenance contracting
• Bridge repair specialist
• Highway structures maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Mitcham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Specialist Contractor Services: CRL generates revenue as both Principal Contractor and specialist subcontractor delivering concrete repair, refurbishment, and maintenance services across infrastructure sectors. Revenue is project-based, derived from contracts for inspection, repair, and strengthening of concrete structures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Concrete Repairs Ltd (CRL) is a specialist asset maintenance contractor delivering inspection, repair, refurbishment, and maintenance services for concrete buildings and structures across the UK and internationally. The company works as both Principal Contractor and specialist subcontractor, providing services such as concrete repair, condition surveys, corrosion control, coatings, membranes, structural strengthening, grouting and injection, and bearing replacement.

Product overview

CRL (Concrete Repairs Ltd) is a specialist asset maintenance contractor offering a portfolio of integrated services for the repair, refurbishment, and maintenance of concrete structures and infrastructure. The company's core offering is organized around specialist repair and inspection services including Concrete Repair, Condition Surveys, Coatings, Corrosion Control, Membranes, Anchors/Remedial Ties, Structural Strengthening, Grouting & Injection, Cleaning & Preparation, External Façade Refurbishment, Bearing Replacement, and ECI (Early Contractor Involvement). For the highways sector specifically, CRL provides a comprehensive suite of services including Principal Contractor services, Propping & Temporary Works Design, Sprayed Concrete, Deck Replacement, Bridge Joints, Parapet Replacement, Protective Coatings, Gantry Refurbishment, Deck Waterproofing, and VRS Barrier Replacement. The company operates across multiple sectors (Highway Structures, Water Industry, Buildings, Marine, Multi-Storey Car Parks, Nuclear & Power, Rail, Heritage & Listed) and serves clients as both Principal Contractor and specialist subcontractor, positioning itself as the UK's leading specialist contractor in concrete repair and refurbishment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concrete Repair Specialist concrete repair services for bridges, tunnels, buildings, and other structures, restoring structural integrity and extending asset life for infrastructure owners and contractors.
• Condition Surveys Comprehensive inspection and assessment services evaluating the condition of concrete structures, identifying defects, and recommending remediation strategies for asset owners.
• Coatings Application of protective coatings for concrete surfaces to prevent deterioration from environmental exposure and chemical attack, for infrastructure and building assets.
• Corrosion Control Systems and treatments (including cathodic protection) to manage and prevent corrosion of reinforcement steel within concrete structures.
• Membranes Installation of waterproofing membrane systems for deck surfaces, underground structures, and areas requiring moisture barrier protection.
• Structural Strengthening Engineering-led solutions to increase load capacity and structural performance of existing concrete structures through a range of strengthening techniques.
• Grouting & Injection Precision grouting and injection services for void filling, crack repair, and structural consolidation of concrete assets.
• Cleaning & Preparation Specialist cleaning and surface preparation services ensuring optimal conditions for subsequent repair and coating applications.
• ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) Early engagement service allowing CRL to contribute specialist expertise during the project design phase to optimise buildability, cost, and project outcomes.
• External Façade Refurbishment Complete external envelope renovation services for buildings, integrating concrete repair, coating, and weatherproofing into a single refurbishment offering.
• Bearing Replacement Replacement and upgrading of structural bearings in bridges and buildings to restore movement accommodation and load transfer.
• Anchors/Remedial Ties Installation of structural anchors and remedial ties to stabilise and reinforce concrete elements within buildings and infrastructure.
• Principal Contractor Services Full Principal Contractor service for highways infrastructure projects, managing all aspects of project delivery from initiation through completion.
• Highways Structural Repair Services Dedicated package of structural repair services for highway bridges, tunnels, culverts, gantries, and associated assets, including propping and temporary works design, sprayed concrete, deck replacement, bridge joints, parapet replacement, protective coatings, gantry refurbishment, deck waterproofing, and VRS barrier replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-standing relationships and repeat appointments as both Principal Contractor and specialist subcontractor

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wessex WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRL has been appointed to the Wessex Water Clean Water Storage Framework. This framework appointment enables CRL to deliver water infrastructure maintenance and asset refurbishment services, representing a significant strategic relationship for utility sector project delivery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika: Global specialty chemicals company with a substantial concrete repair, waterproofing, and structural strengthening portfolio, serving the same end customers (contractors, infrastructure owners) as CRL.
• Fosroc: International construction solutions provider with a dedicated concrete repair and protection product range used by specialist contractors including CRL — broad incumbent in the same materials and techniques space.
• Mapei: Global construction chemicals manufacturer supplying concrete repair mortars, grouts, and protective coatings. An upstream supplier/incumbent that overlaps with CRL's coatings, grouting, and repair material product lines.

Direct peers

• VolkerLaser: Part of the VolkerWessels UK group, VolkerLaser is a specialist contractor in structural repair, refurbishment, and strengthening of bridges, buildings, and infrastructure — directly comparable to CRL's highways and structural strengthening offering.
• Keltbray: UK specialist contractor delivering structural repair, demolition, and civil engineering services with strong highways and rail exposure — comparable to CRL's principal contractor and structural refurbishment offering.
• Balvac (Balfour Beatty): Balfour Beatty's specialist asset management and structural repair arm delivering concrete repair, bearing replacement, and waterproofing on highways and rail networks — closely matching CRL's highways and rail capabilities.
• Stonbury: UK specialist contractor delivering inspection, refurbishment, and repair of clean and dirty water infrastructure — directly comparable to CRL's Water Industry segment and framework-style water utility delivery.
• Freyssinet (VINCI Construction): Global specialist in structural repair, strengthening, bearings, and post-tensioning. Overlaps directly with CRL's structural strengthening, bearing replacement, and bridge joint services across highways and buildings.
• Concrete Preservation Services (CPS): UK-based specialist contractor focused on concrete repair, cathodic protection, and structural refurbishment — a smaller direct peer with similar services in corrosion control and bridge/highways work.

Emerging players

• Bauer Technologies: UK-based specialist in grouting, ground engineering, and structural injection works — emerging specialist with technical overlap to CRL's grouting, injection, and structural strengthening services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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