Those narrow access paths between Thornton Heath's terraced houses make groundwork tricky - but that's exactly the challenge our crew thrives on. From compact garden sheds to substantial garage foundations, we've mastered the art of working within CR7's unique constraints.
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Victorian properties dominate much of Thornton Heath, each presenting distinct challenges when installing concrete bases. Behind those characteristic bay windows lie gardens accessed through tight alleyways, where machinery barely fits. Years of navigating these spaces have taught us clever solutions - sometimes it's hand-mixing concrete in stages, other times it's strategic pumping from Brigstock Road or Whitehorse Lane.
Ground preparation matters more than most homeowners realise. Clay soil shifts beneath South London, particularly after heavy rain saturates those sloped gardens near Grangewood Park. Proper excavation depth, hardcore compaction, and reinforcement mesh placement prevent future cracking. Each base gets calculated precisely - thicker for double garages, lighter specifications for simple summer houses, always accounting for local ground conditions.
Thornton Heath residents trust neighbours' recommendations above flashy advertising. Our projects stretch across streets from Melfort Road to Pawsons Road, each one standing solid years later.
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Small shed bases (8x6ft) generally run £650-900, while larger workshop foundations (12x10ft) reach £1,200-1,800 depending on access difficulties and ground conditions specific to your property.
Absolutely - from the busy London Road corridor through to quieter residential streets near Bensham Manor, we work across all of CR7 including neighbouring Selhurst and South Norwood.
Smaller bases complete within 2-3 days including excavation and curing time. Garage foundations typically need 4-5 days, weather permitting.
Every concrete base carries decade-long coverage against structural failure. This includes settlement issues, cracking from poor mixing, or reinforcement problems - documented with photos throughout installation.
Rarely advisable - old slabs often hide uneven substrates or inadequate depth. Proper excavation ensures your new base won't mirror underlying problems, especially important with Thornton Heath's variable ground conditions.
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