We lay concrete floors and foundations including concrete yard areas or factory floors, reinforced and repairs to existing concrete. For us, concrete is not a dirty word, it’s our bread and butter, so if you require anything to do with concrete around Birmingham or Bromsgrove please give us a call.
Concrete work
Concrete building services in Birmingham and across the West Midlands.
What is concrete?
The world would look a lot different if it wasn’t for concrete, some of the greatest structures would have never been built. Concrete is made up of aggregate and cement which binds together and can be set to any shape or size. Aggregate is a broad term that encompasses many course and medium grained materials; such as gravel, sand, and crushed stone. Aggregate is used as it gives added strength to the cement. A concrete foundation can also be reinforced with steel bars and meshes to increase its tensile strength.
Why is concrete used in construction?
Price
Concrete is used in many different parts of the construction process, one of the main reasons is the price. The materials used are themselves cheap but also the scale at which concrete is produced has lowered the costs even more. Concrete is the second most used substance in the world, only second to water. Laying concrete needs to be cost effective, as it is used for almost all foundations for buildings.
Easy to use
Due to how concrete is made, it can be used almost anywhere. Concrete foundation is first mixed in a liquid form and then laying concrete is as simple as pouring it into the desired location. Reinforced concrete would require the steel mesh and bars put down first, then laying the concrete over top.
Strength
The most important factor as to why concrete is used in almost all modern construction, is its strength. Even without reinforced concrete steel meshes, once a concrete foundation sets, it can take the weight of houses and commercial buildings.
What kind of concrete services does N Harris offer?
Commerical flooring
Warehouses and factories are prone to damage and need a heavy-duty solution. As one of the best commercial concrete contractors in the Midlands, N Harris can assess and install the best concrete foundation or flooring for your needs. Laying concrete in a warehouse or anywhere using heavy duty machinery will lessen the frequency of needing repairs.
Foundations
Every building in the UK should have foundation, in most instances this is a concrete foundation. Larger structures, or ones that have to bear a heavy load, usually need reinforced concrete. If you are building a new Commerical building then you need to factor what the building could be used for. Concrete construction companies such as ourselves would need to assess the space to make sure you get the right concrete foundation.
Courtyard
Outside commercial buildings, there is usually an area for lorries or other large vehicles. The courtyard has the potential to see a lot of traffic and it is important to design this space accordingly. Laying concrete in the courtyard is a cheap and easy way to plan for the future of your business.
Concrete Repair
Concrete is notoriously strong, but even concrete can need some maintenance from time to time. Our Concrete Repair services can be used to remove cracks from poorly made concrete, or even re-stabilise the concrete foundation to stop sinking or structural damage. We need to do a thorough assessment of the concrete to see the extent of the damage.
Why should someone choose N Harris for their concreting services?
N Harris offer full project solutions for any project. Concrete is just one small piece of the construction puzzle; N Harris has the tools and experience to turn your dream into a reality. We can construct entire buildings for you, including the ceilings, cladding and electronics! Contact us today to find out more on what we can do for you!