Victorian terraces throughout SW15 deserve driveways that echo their architectural heritage. Cobblestone surfacing transforms tired tarmac into something extraordinary, particularly when matched to Putney's distinctive red-brick facades.
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Those narrow Victorian plots between Putney Bridge and East Putney station present unique challenges for driveway installation. Cobblestone proves ideal here - its modular nature allows precise fitting around bay windows and boundary walls. Many homeowners discover cobbles solve drainage issues common to properties sloping towards the Thames. Traditional setts create natural water channels, preventing the puddles that plague flat concrete surfaces.
Installation begins with excavating 250mm below finished level, essential given SW15's clay subsoil. A Type 1 MOT base provides stability, followed by sharp sand screeding to millimetre accuracy. Each cobble gets hand-placed, tapped level, then locked with kiln-dried jointing sand. Edges require haunching with concrete to prevent movement - particularly important near Putney Heath's mature tree roots.
Twenty-three driveways completed along Keswick Road alone speaks volumes. Neighbours recommend neighbours in Putney, especially when they witness proper groundwork preparation preventing the settlement issues plaguing rushed installations.
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Typical Victorian frontages in Putney require £140-180 per square metre. A standard 30m² driveway runs £4,200-5,400, though intricate patterns or reclaimed Yorkshire cobbles push costs higher.
Absolutely - from Roehampton Lane's larger properties to compact spaces near Putney station. Recent completions include Charlwood Road, Danemere Street, and several conversions near Wandsworth Park.
Most Putney driveways complete within 8-10 working days. Excavation and base preparation occupy the first week, with cobble laying and finishing requiring another 3-5 days depending on complexity.
Every installation carries decade-long protection covering settlement, edge creep, and joint degradation. This encompasses free remedial work should any defects emerge - though proper base preparation makes claims exceptionally rare.
Sound concrete often provides suitable substrate for 50mm cobbles, saving considerable excavation costs. Core testing determines viability - cracks or subsidence require full reconstruction, but stable surfaces simply need scarifying before sand bed application.
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