FAQ

Gunite (Eastern) Ltd is a specialist contracting company that delivers restoration and structural solutions to concrete, stone, and brick structures throughout the UK.

The services we provide are:

• Concrete Repair
• Brickwork Repair and Masonry Stabilising
• Corrosion Control
• Structural Strengthening/Carbon Fibre Plate Bonding
• Multi-Storey Car Park Refurbishment
• Heritage
• External Facade Cleaning
• Tanking, Sealing and Waterproofing
• Liquid Roofing and Deck Membranes
• Balcony Balustrade

Galvanic Corrosion requires 3 elements: 2 different types of metals in contact with each other and a solution that is corrosive such as water.  The increased corrosion rate of the anode is called Galvanic Corrosion.

We can provide Corrosion Control.

When demolition of a building seems like the only option, there are solutions that can be more advantageous and less disruptive.

Helifix is a long-term repair solution making it more cost effective.  Gunite are a member of the Helifix Approved Installer Network.

We use Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)

Gunite provide remedial repair and refurbishment solutions to extend the service life of all types of car parks. Our network of regional offices across the UK ensure we have national coverage.  See our case studies for some of the Multi-Storey Car Parks we have worked on.

The cleaning and repair of the country’s heritage assets requires a carefully planned approach to prevent further damage and ensure that the final restoration results meet the aesthetic and structural requirements.  See our case studies for examples.

Gunite offers a range of external façade cleaning and restoration solutions to maintain and protect concrete, brick, stone and render façades.

Gunite has the in-house expertise to design and install a range of bespoke tanking, sealing and waterproofing systems to prevent the ingress or egress of water.  The control of water penetration through below ground and water retaining structures has always been a challenge for the construction industry.  Gunite have a dedicated department for waterproofing.

As approved installers for many of the UK’s liquid roofing and deck membrane systems Gunite can provide guaranteed liquid roofing and deck membranes for both new build and refurbishments.

Gunite undertakes the design, manufacture and installation of a large range of balcony balustrades and handrailing. We have the facility to manufacture and design bespoke balcony types, including any supporting engineering calculations for the loadings on the railing and fixings.

Gunite is one of the UK’s leading brickwork repair and repointing contractors.  With 30 years industry experience we have built a reputation for consistent, successful project delivery.

As one of the founding members of the Concrete Repair Association (CRA), we continue to be committed to the promotion, development and practice of concrete repair and allied disciplines.  The Concrete Repair Associations remit covers advancing education, technical training, and Health and Safety matters in the specialist construction sector.

When a property is being redeveloped, restructured, or added to with an additional aspect e.g. a building extension, a measured survey will give you a full representation of your building.  This will provide you with the necessary required accurate blueprint essential for when creating the plans for your project.

Commercial & Retail, New Build, Heritage, Public Building, Social Building, Education, Health Care, Hotels & Leisure

• Commercial & Retail
• New Build
• Heritage,
• Public Buildings
• Social Housing
• Education
• Healthcare
• Hotels & Leisure

Gunite Infrastructure is a multi-trade refubishment and maintenance company designed to manage clients’ expectations on quality, price and programme.

• Polyurethane Leak Sealing & Injection Waterproofing
• Sprayed Concrete
• Concrete Repair
• CFRP Strengthening
• Cathodic Protection
• Chemical and Abrasive Resistant Linings and Coatings
• Confined Space and Restrictive Access Working
• Surface Preparation and Sponge Blasting

Through our Infrastructure department, Gunite carry out the injection waterproofing and leak sealing of a variety of sub-terrain structures utilising polyurethane injection resin techniques that react with water to form a highly elastic, hydrophobic seal against water ingress. The resin reacts quickly with water and expands to produce an open-cell, rigid foam that is ideal for stemming water ingress at defects in concrete structures and both steel and secant piled walls.

Here at Gunite (Eastern) Ltd we provide both wet-mix (shotcrete) and dry-mix (gunite) methods of sprayed concrete.  The word Gunite to describe shot sprayed concrete was originally a name that specifically referred to the dry-mix pneumatic cement application process.

Gunite (Eastern) Ltd offer a variety of epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea and cement silicate -based specialist materials for the chemical resistant lining of containment bunds, chambers, and manholes. Our systems can be used within manufacturing, heavy industry, power generation and clean and wastewater environments.

For surface preparation Gunite (Eastern) Ltd offer a number of options, from conventional open abrasive blasting with grit media, to open blasting with water suppression to dust free preparation utilising the sponge media blasting process.  Click here for more details

Our teams are fully trained to High Risk Confined Space Training C&G 6150-03 as a minimum with a number of operatives trained in Rescue procedures.  Gunite have the in-house capability to provide its own trained and experienced stand-by confined space rescue teams.