Planning concrete driveway repairs
A concrete patch needs to address the reason for the damage. Surface defects, moving cracks and slab movement need different repair methods.
The affected area drives the estimate; a structural failure or unstable ground requires assessment beyond a patching calculation.
Measuring the work for this calculator
Measure the patch or repair zone, then adjust the percentage that actually needs work. The whole area and affected area are shown separately so that a local repair is not priced as a complete driveway replacement.
What the concrete driveway repairs estimate covers
The calculator applies the selected work rate to the relevant measured quantity and shows each optional item separately. Small jobs may be affected by a minimum visit charge. Specialist preparation, failed supporting layers and unusual disposal requirements should be confirmed in the written scope.
The first guide option is local concrete patching. Its allowance is £30–£50 for the relevant unit shown in the result. This is a published-guide starting point; it is not a price offered by a contractor on this website.
Choose the specification and separate allowances
The available work options are local concrete patching; full concrete resurfacing. Select the one that matches the proposed scope before comparing the result.
The project controls include:
- Proportion of measured area to repair (%).
Reading the budget breakdown
The results show the measured quantity, the selected work allowance and any separately selected items. A volume, unit count or coverage result is a quantity check, not a construction design. Where the model uses a minimum visit allowance or whole bags, the displayed total will not fall in direct proportion to a very small area.
Use the optional contingency to make a separate budget provision. Add a quoted fixed allowance only for work outside the model’s stated scope. Check the VAT basis before selecting the VAT adjustment.
Compare quotations for concrete driveway repairs
Give contractors the same measurements and work description. Ask them to identify the main work, preparation, disposal, access requirements, drainage and any making-good that applies to this project. An apparent saving can simply mean that a different part of the scope has been priced.
The affected area drives the estimate; a structural failure or unstable ground requires assessment beyond a patching calculation. Keep the agreed specification with the quote, including any exclusions and the way changes discovered during the work will be authorised.