Those Victorian terraces throughout Tooting deserve boundary walls built with the same craftsmanship. Whether you're restoring period features or creating contemporary garden divisions, proper brickwork transforms any SW17 property.
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Victorian and Edwardian properties dominate Tooting's residential streets, many featuring original brick boundaries that have weathered over a century. Today's homeowners face unique challenges - matching heritage aesthetics while meeting modern building standards. Local knowledge matters when working with London stock bricks and lime mortar, particularly given the clay soil variations between Tooting Bec's hillside plots and the flatter terrain near Broadway.
Foundation depth determines longevity in South London's shifting clay. Proper excavation reaches below the frost line, typically 450-600mm in SW17, preventing seasonal movement. Steel reinforcement bars strengthen modern walls against subsidence, while expansion joints accommodate thermal movement. Damp-proof courses protect against rising moisture - essential given Tooting's proximity to the Wandle River valley.
Twelve years navigating Wandsworth planning regulations means fewer delays for your project. Our yard stocks reclaimed London stocks matching Tooting's heritage properties, sourced from careful demolitions across South London.
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Single-skin garden walls start around £120-150 per linear metre, while double-skin boundary walls range £180-250. Victorian-style pier caps and decorative courses add 15-20% to base costs.
Every street from Franciscan Road to Mitcham Lane falls within our regular working area. Furzedown residents particularly appreciate our quiet Saturday morning starts.
Standard 20-metre boundary walls typically finish within 8-10 working days, weather permitting. Larger projects with pillars or decorative elements may extend to three weeks.
Each wall carries decade-long structural coverage, protecting against settlement cracks and mortar failure. Annual inspections during the first two years catch any minor issues early.
Period properties often feature distinctive bonds - English, Flemish or stretcher patterns. We source authentic reclaimed stocks and mix traditional lime mortars to blend seamlessly with original walls.
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