Concrete Slabs in Elephant & Castle built for modern living and heavy daily use. Choose plain or coloured concrete, exposed aggregate, brushed finish or power float—installed with proper drainage and reinforcement.
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If you need a clean, durable base for a patio, shed, bin store or garden room, our team installs concrete slabs that stay level and crack-resistant. We regularly work around Elephant Park and the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, where access and timing matter. From small courtyard pours to larger communal areas, we tailor the finish to how you use the space. We also design falls and drainage so water doesn’t sit on the surface.
Elephant & Castle includes modern high-rises, Victorian terraces and new-build apartments, often with compact gardens, balconies and shared walkways. In SE1 and SE17 we’re frequently asked to create strong slab bases for pergolas, bike stores and outdoor kitchens. For terraces and side returns in Kennington and Walworth, we plan pours to suit narrow access routes and protect existing walls and paving. If you’re renovating a rental or upgrading a new-build courtyard, we keep the look sharp and low-maintenance.
We start with a site visit to measure, check levels, and confirm load requirements, then specify reinforcement, sub-base depth and joint layout. Every pour includes careful preparation, formwork, expansion joints and curing guidance to reduce shrinkage cracking. You’ll get clear options on finishes—brushed for grip, power float for a sleek look, or exposed aggregate for texture. Homeowners choose us for tidy working practices, reliable scheduling, and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
In the London Borough of Southwark, we often deal with tight access, controlled parking and busy streets near Strata Tower and London South Bank University. We plan deliveries, barrowing routes and pour times to minimise disruption. Ground conditions can vary between made-up ground and compacted sub-bases from previous landscaping, so we test and rebuild layers where needed. This is why clients looking for concrete slabs elephant & castle area value our preparation and drainage detailing.
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Costs depend on thickness, access, reinforcement and finish. As a guide, plain concrete slabs typically range from £90–£140 per m², while coloured concrete or exposed aggregate is often £120–£190 per m². Small pours can cost more per m² due to set-up and minimum load charges. If excavation, spoil removal, drainage channels or a new sub-base is required, allow an additional £25–£70 per m².
Most domestic slabs take 1–3 days on site: day one for excavation and sub-base, day two for formwork and pouring, with a third day sometimes needed for edging, drainage or multiple bays. Curing time matters—light foot traffic is usually possible after 24–48 hours, but heavy loads are best kept off for 7–14 days. Access in SE1/SE17 and weather can affect timings.
In many cases, concrete slabs for patios, paths and garden bases are permitted development, especially at the rear of a property. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working in a conservation area, or affecting drainage to the public highway. For front gardens, permeable drainage and run-off control are important. We’ll advise on best practice and check any Southwark requirements before work starts.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our concrete slab installations. This covers issues caused by installation faults, such as poor compaction, incorrect falls, or jointing problems that lead to premature movement or cracking beyond normal shrinkage. Materials are supplied to specification, and we follow correct curing procedures to protect strength and finish. We’ll also give aftercare guidance so you get the longest life from the slab.
You can choose plain concrete for a clean, practical base, or upgrade to coloured concrete for a warmer tone that suits modern developments. Exposed aggregate is popular for texture and slip resistance, while a brushed finish offers grip for paths and steps. For a sleek contemporary look, a power float finish can be ideal (best in sheltered areas). We’ll help you select thickness, reinforcement, drainage and joint layout—especially for concrete slabs in London Borough of Southwark where access and run-off matter.
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