Concrete Slabs in Kennington built for busy London living—clean lines, solid bases, and tidy edges. Choose plain, coloured or exposed aggregate finishes, installed with proper drainage and reinforcement. Fine Landscaping delivers a crisp, long-lasting slab for patios, paths and shed bases across SE11.
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If you need a hard-wearing base for a patio, bin store or garden room, our slabs are poured to suit Kennington’s compact plots and high footfall. We regularly work around SE11, including near Kennington Park and The Oval cricket ground. From small courtyards to larger communal areas, we create neat levels, safe falls and durable edges. The result is a clean, low-maintenance surface that looks right for the property.
Kennington’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks often calls for careful detailing and minimal disruption. Many gardens have narrow side access, shared passages or steps down from the kitchen—so levels and thresholds matter. We design slabs that complement period brickwork while staying practical for everyday use. For clients in Oval, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle, we also plan for storage and access routes during the pour.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, drainage routes and the best finish for your space. Every install includes a properly compacted sub-base, reinforcement where required, and expansion joints to reduce cracking. We keep the work area organised, protect adjacent paving and walls, and leave clear curing advice so the slab reaches full strength. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent scheduling and a 10-year warranty.
Working in the concrete slabs Kennington area means planning for tight access, resident parking controls and shared boundaries. In the London Borough of Lambeth, we can advise on drainage best practice and help you avoid issues with water run-off. We’re used to the varied ground conditions found around SE11, and we adjust sub-base depth and reinforcement accordingly. For mansion blocks and terraces, we also schedule pours to minimise noise and disruption.
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Costs vary by size, access and finish. As a guide, plain concrete slabs in SE11 often start around £90–£140 per m², while coloured concrete or a power-float finish may be £120–£180 per m². Exposed aggregate is usually higher due to materials and finishing time, commonly £150–£220 per m². Groundworks, excavation, skip hire and drainage details can add to the total, especially with restricted access.
Most small to medium slabs take 1–3 days on site, including excavation, sub-base preparation and the pour. Larger areas or complex levels (steps, multiple falls, drainage channels) can take 3–5 days. Curing time matters: light foot traffic is often possible after 24–48 hours, but heavy loads and furniture should usually wait 7+ days. Weather, access in Kennington, and finish choice can affect timings.
In many cases, garden slabs and patios are permitted development, so planning permission isn’t required. The key considerations are drainage and water run-off—especially for front gardens, where rules often require permeable surfaces or directing water to a soakaway rather than the street. If your home is listed or within a conservation area near Georgian squares, extra constraints may apply. We’ll check what’s relevant before work starts.
Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on our concrete slab installations, covering workmanship-related issues such as settlement from inadequate base preparation, poor falls leading to pooling, and defects linked to incorrect jointing or reinforcement. Concrete is a natural material and hairline shrinkage can occur, but we reduce risk with proper mix, curing guidance and expansion joints. We also explain aftercare so your slab performs as intended for years.
You can choose plain concrete for a clean, modern look, or coloured concrete to complement brickwork and fencing. For extra texture and slip resistance, a brushed finish is popular; for a smoother surface, we can power float. Exposed aggregate suits contemporary courtyards and hides minor marks well. We’ll help you pick edging details, joint layout and drainage solutions, so the slab fits your space and how you use it.
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