Power Station Sea Wall Repair

The Challenge We were asked by the Investment Delivery Team of an existing power station client to carry out concrete repair work to a 40-metre-long section of sea wall which included crane support and cantilever beams. The steel rebar had rusted, and concrete spalling was found to most of the beams and wall. The challenge […]
What is corrosion?

Concrete Repair Specialist Contractors Corrosion is one of the key reasons concrete repair services are required. But what is corrosion, how does it happen and what are the solutions? In this guide we explain: What is corrosion Causes of corrosion How we treat corrosion Definition of corrosion According to Corrosionpedia (and they should know!), corrosion is defined […]
Restorative Repairs to Victorian Park

Restorative repair work has been completed at one of South Tyneside’s oldest parks, as part of a £3.2 million scheme of work. Work is underway to restore the historic North Marine Park in South Shields to its original Victorian character. As part of this programme, CSC Services have been repairing concrete elements and installing anti-carbonation […]
How to Prevent Coating Failures

Specialist protective coatings are highly complex materials. They are generally a thin film that protects two reactive materials with many factors affecting the success of their application. Over the past few months CSC Services have seen an increase in enquiries relating to refurbishment of structures where coatings have failed. Failures and defects manifest themselves in […]
Refurbishment Work Continues

Refurbishment work continues across the EDF Energy fleet of power stations this summer using Flexcrete Repair mortars. Operatives are currently on site at Hinkley Power Station completing the 2018 Concrete Spalling Remediation Programme. The work continues from last year when over ten tonne of specialist repair mortars and structural strengthening products were used to rectify […]
Spotlight on Sewage Pumping Stations

Pumping stations come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be located in driveways, gardens, roadside verges and other areas. CSC Services specialise in the refurbishment of sewer system structures. Mick Flounders, CSC Services’ Contracts Director looks at what they do and why do they need to be protected. Sewer networks rely on […]
Concrete Coatings: A Visual Scale of Concrete Deterioration

At CSC Services, we specialise in applying protective concrete coatings that minimise deterioration of concrete. Properly applied, a concrete coatings can stop the deterioration of concrete before it progresses to reinforcing steel. Protection of this rebar is essential for the long-term durability of any concrete structure. This article gives a visual guide as to the […]
Benefits of Using Concrete Repair Contractors

Mark Lemon, Managing Director of CSC Services looks at the top 10 benefits of using an independent specialist concrete repair contractors for maintenance work. For an informal discussion about the range of services that CSC Services and how this can benefit your business call 0191 410 3444.