Concrete Slabs in Denmark Hill built for long-term strength and a clean, modern look. Choose plain, coloured or exposed aggregate finishes, laid with proper drainage and reinforcement. Ideal for patios, shed bases, bin stores and hard-wearing paths.
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If you need a dependable surface that stays level and low-maintenance, our concrete slab installations suit Denmark Hill homes and gardens perfectly. We regularly work near King’s College Hospital and Denmark Hill station, where access and timing matter. From a neat patio to a robust base for a garden room, we pour and finish slabs that look sharp and perform year-round. Every job is set out carefully to avoid puddling and premature cracking.
Denmark Hill’s mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and purpose-built flats often comes with compact rear gardens, side returns and shared access routes. We design slab layouts to fit tight footprints, awkward boundaries and existing steps or thresholds. For properties in SE5 and nearby Camberwell, we can create practical, hard-wearing areas for bikes, bins and outdoor seating without losing usable space. Where older paving has settled, we rebuild the sub-base properly before any concrete is poured.
Our process starts with a site visit, levels check and a clear, written specification. We excavate to the right depth, install a stable sub-base, add reinforcement where required, then pour with expansion joints and falls to drainage. Finishes include brushed, power-floated, coloured or exposed aggregate depending on the look and slip resistance you want. Homeowners choose us for tidy working practices, straightforward communication and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Working across the London Borough of Southwark, we’re used to narrow access, resident parking controls and careful material deliveries. Gardens around Ruskin Park and the SE5 streets often have mixed ground and old made-up layers, so we don’t guess—sub-base depth and compaction are set to the site. We also plan for drainage routes and thresholds common in Victorian terraces and converted flats. If access is limited, we can arrange smaller pours and staged barrowing to keep disruption down.
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Costs vary by thickness, access, excavation and finish. As a guide in the Denmark Hill area, plain brushed concrete slabs often start from around £90–£140 per m², while coloured or exposed aggregate can be £130–£200+ per m². Reinforcement, drainage channels, removal of old concrete and complex levels can increase the price. We’ll confirm a tailored range after a site survey and measurements.
Most small patios or bases take 1–3 days on site, depending on excavation and access. Larger areas such as driveways may take 3–7 days, especially if we’re removing old surfaces, installing drainage or building up levels. Concrete then needs curing time before heavy use—typically 24–48 hours for light foot traffic and around 7 days before heavier loads. Weather and finish choice can affect timings.
In many cases, garden slabs and patios are permitted development, but rules can apply if you’re changing levels significantly, affecting drainage, or working in a listed building or conservation area. For driveways, surface water must usually drain to a permeable area within your boundary rather than the street. We’ll advise on compliant drainage options, check constraints, and can help you understand what Southwark may require before work starts.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our concrete slab installations. This covers issues caused by installation faults such as inadequate sub-base preparation, poor levels leading to persistent ponding, or jointing and finishing defects. It doesn’t cover damage from impact, unauthorised alterations, or extreme ground movement beyond reasonable control. We also use quality materials and proven reinforcement and curing practices to maximise durability from day one.
You can choose plain concrete for a crisp, minimal look, coloured concrete to complement brickwork, or exposed aggregate for a decorative, grippy finish. We also offer brushed finishes for slip resistance and power-floated finishes for a smoother, contemporary appearance. Slabs can be reinforced, edged neatly, and set with expansion joints to suit the layout. We’ll recommend options based on how you’ll use the space and the style of your property.
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