Brixton's terraced gardens present unique challenges when laying concrete bases. Years spent navigating narrow access paths between Victorian properties have taught us that proper groundwork transforms even the trickiest SW9 plot.
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Behind Brixton's bustling streets lie thousands of compact gardens where homeowners battle with uneven ground and clay-heavy soil. A professionally laid concrete base solves storage dilemmas, creates workshop spaces, or prepares ground for that long-awaited extension. Local knowledge matters - understanding how Brixton Hill's slope affects drainage or why Tulse Hill's clay expands dramatically makes all the difference to foundation longevity.
Depth calculations depend entirely on your intended structure and Brixton's variable soil conditions. Shed bases typically require 100-150mm of concrete over compacted hardcore, whilst garage foundations demand deeper excavation. Reinforcement mesh prevents cracking as South London's clay shifts seasonally. Proper damp-proof membranes protect against moisture rising through your new base, particularly crucial given SW2's high water table.
Twenty years digging through Brixton back gardens builds invaluable experience. Each property from Herne Hill's leafier streets to central SW9's dense housing throws up different access challenges - yet solutions always exist.
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Most residential shed bases (3m x 2.5m) in SW2 and SW9 areas range between £850-£1,200 including excavation, hardcore sub-base, and concrete pour. Narrow access or significant levelling pushes costs higher.
Absolutely - from Brixton Water Lane across to Dulwich Road, up through Tulse Hill and Herne Hill. Both SW2 and SW9 postcodes fall within our regular working area, plus neighbouring zones.
Garage bases typically take 3-4 days from excavation to final cure. Weather permitting, we dig and prepare day one, pour concrete day two, then allow proper curing time before construction begins.
Every base carries decade-long structural coverage against settlement or cracking. Documentation includes depth specifications, reinforcement details, and photographic evidence of each construction stage for your peace of mind.
Brixton's Victorian terraces often have passages under 900mm wide. Wheelbarrow-mixed concrete, mini diggers, or even hand excavation get the job done. There's always a method that works.
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