Those narrow Victorian passages between Earlsfield terraces make concrete work tricky - but that's exactly why local knowledge matters. Getting a proper slab foundation sorted can transform everything from garden sheds to parking spaces.
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SW18's mix of period properties and modern developments creates unique groundwork challenges. Concrete slabs here need careful planning around existing drainage, mature tree roots, and those characteristic London clay soil conditions. Whether you're extending a patio behind your Edwardian semi or creating a solid base for that long-awaited home office, the right approach makes all the difference.
Modern concrete mixes combined with proper reinforcement create surfaces that handle everything Earlsfield weather throws at them. Steel mesh reinforcement prevents cracking, while careful grading ensures water runs away from foundations. Thickness varies depending on use - 100mm for patios, 150mm for driveways handling family cars. Each pour gets vibrated to eliminate air pockets, creating density that resists frost damage through decades of British winters.
Twenty years working between Wandsworth Common and Garratt Lane teaches you things textbooks don't cover. Like knowing which suppliers deliver best through tight access points, or understanding how Earlsfield's slight slope toward the Wandle affects drainage planning.
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Most residential slabs in SW18 range from £2,800-£5,500, depending on access difficulties and ground preparation needs. Victorian terraces with rear-only access typically sit higher in that range due to manual handling requirements.
Absolutely - from Burntwood Lane down to Garratt Lane, including all those tucked-away streets near Earlsfield station. SW18's our home patch, plus neighbouring Southfields and Tooting when needed.
Excavation through pouring typically takes 2-3 days for standard residential jobs. Allow another week before heavy use while concrete reaches full strength - though you can walk on it after 48 hours.
Every slab carries decade-long coverage against structural failure. That includes protection from settlement cracks, reinforcement issues, and weather-related deterioration - basically everything except surface wear from normal use.
Definitely - skilled shuttering allows curves around flower beds, level changes for raised planters, even channels for lighting cables. Many Earlsfield gardens blend new concrete seamlessly with original Victorian brick paths or existing paving.
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