Concrete Slabs in Camberwell built for clean lines, strength and long-term performance. From patios to shed bases, we pour, finish and cure concrete properly for Southwark homes. Choose plain, coloured or exposed aggregate with professional drainage and joints.
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If you need a hard-wearing patio, bin store, pathway or reliable base, our team installs concrete slabs that look sharp and stay stable. We regularly work around SE5, including near Camberwell Green and Denmark Hill station, where access and levels can be tight. Each slab is set out accurately, poured to the right depth and finished to suit your garden style. The result is a low-maintenance surface that handles foot traffic and furniture with ease.
Camberwell’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments often comes with compact rear gardens, stepped thresholds and shared side returns. We design slab layouts that respect existing brickwork, drainage routes and boundaries, keeping edges crisp and falls correct. Whether you’re upgrading a terrace near Peckham or improving a courtyard closer to Dulwich, we tailor thickness and reinforcement to the load. That means fewer cracks, less rocking, and a surface that feels solid underfoot.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a clear written specification, then handle excavation, sub-base compaction and formwork. Every pour includes considered drainage, reinforcement where needed, and properly placed expansion joints to reduce movement issues. Finishes are completed by experienced hands—brushed for grip, power float for a smooth modern look, or exposed aggregate for texture. Homeowners choose us for tidy working practices, reliable scheduling, and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
In the concrete slabs Camberwell area, we often encounter narrow access routes, resident parking controls and mixed ground conditions from old garden beds to made-up subsoil. We plan deliveries and barrowing routes carefully, and we protect shared paths and neighbouring boundaries. Working across the London Borough of Southwark, we also factor in drainage requirements so water runs to suitable soakaway areas rather than toward buildings. The approach suits everything from Victorian terraces to newer blocks near King’s College Hospital.
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Costs vary with size, access, thickness and finish. As a guide in SE5, plain concrete slabs for patios or bases often start around £90–£140 per m², while coloured concrete, exposed aggregate or power-floated finishes commonly fall in the £130–£220 per m² range. Steps, drainage channels, heavy reinforcement, and difficult access (barrowing through a home) can increase costs. We provide a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Most small to medium pours take 1–3 days on site: day one for excavation and sub-base, day two for formwork and the pour, and sometimes a third day for edging, joints and tidy-up. Larger areas or complex levels can take longer. Concrete needs curing time before heavy use; light foot traffic is often possible after 24–48 hours, but we typically recommend waiting 7 days before heavy loads, weather permitting.
In many cases, garden slabs and patios are permitted development, so planning permission isn’t required. The main considerations are drainage and whether the work affects the front garden or public realm. If you’re creating a driveway or a large impermeable area, you may need to ensure water drains to a permeable area or soakaway rather than the street. We’ll advise on compliant drainage and flag any situations where Southwark rules or conservation constraints may apply.
Yes. Our concrete slab installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship issues such as poor compaction, incorrect falls, inadequate jointing, or defects arising from installation errors. It also covers problems linked to our specified sub-base and reinforcement where included. Natural hairline shrinkage can occur with concrete and isn’t usually classed as a fault, but we minimise risk through correct mix, finishing, curing and expansion joints. Warranty terms are provided in writing.
We offer plain concrete for a clean, cost-effective base, coloured concrete for a warmer tone, and exposed aggregate for a decorative, slip-resistant surface. For texture and grip, a brushed finish is popular; for a sleek contemporary look, power floating creates a smooth surface (best where slip risk is managed). We also specify reinforcement, drainage details and expansion joints to suit the site. We’ll bring samples and recommend options that complement Camberwell’s period brickwork and modern extensions.
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