Concrete Slabs in Oval built for long-lasting patios, shed bases and garden walkways. Choose plain, coloured or exposed aggregate concrete, finished to suit your home and lifestyle. We handle reinforcement, drainage and expansion joints for a clean, crack-resistant result.
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If you need a reliable base for a garden room, a new patio, or a level path, our concrete slabs are designed to perform in busy SE11 homes. We regularly work around The Oval cricket ground and Oval tube station, where access can be tight and timing matters. Every slab is set out for correct falls and drainage, then finished to match how you use the space. The result is a neat, durable surface that stays stable through wet winters and summer heat.
Oval’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion flats often come with compact rear gardens, side returns and shared access routes. We plan pours to protect existing brickwork, steps and boundary walls, and we keep levels consistent with period thresholds. Whether you’re in Kennington, Vauxhall or Stockwell, we can create a practical hardstanding that looks appropriate alongside traditional paving and planting. For modern extensions, we can also deliver a crisp, contemporary slab ready for porcelain or composite decking.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and clear specification: thickness, reinforcement, finish, drainage and expansion joints. Sub-base preparation is done properly to reduce settlement, then we pour and finish using brushed, power float or exposed aggregate techniques. You’ll get clear timeframes, tidy working practices and dependable aftercare. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping because we communicate clearly, turn up when we say we will, and build slabs that stay true and strong.
In the concrete slabs Oval area, we often deal with restricted access, resident parking controls and shared alleyways behind terraces. We plan deliveries and barrowing routes to minimise disruption and protect communal areas. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess sub-base depth and compaction carefully and specify reinforcement where needed. We also set drainage to suit Lambeth’s requirements and your existing gullies or soakaway options.
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Costs in SE11 typically range from £90–£160 per m² for a standard plain slab, depending on access and ground preparation. Coloured concrete, exposed aggregate or power-float finishes often sit around £120–£220 per m². If excavation, spoil removal, reinforcement mesh, drainage channels or thicker pours are required, the overall price increases. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most small to mid-size slabs take 1–3 days on site, including excavation, sub-base installation and the pour. Larger areas or complex drainage and stepped levels can take 3–5 days. Concrete usually needs at least 24–48 hours before light foot traffic, with heavier loading and full curing taking longer. Weather, access near terraced homes, and spoil removal logistics can affect the schedule.
In many cases, a slab for a patio, base or path is permitted development, provided you manage surface water correctly and don’t raise levels in a way that impacts neighbours or damp-proof courses. Driveway rules can be stricter if you’re creating or altering vehicle access and drainage. We’ll advise on permeable options, falls and drainage channels, and we can help you check any Lambeth-specific constraints for your property.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our concrete slab installations. This covers issues linked to our preparation and installation, such as poor compaction, incorrect falls, or defects caused by workmanship. It doesn’t cover damage from impact, structural movement outside the slab area, or alterations by others. We also give guidance on curing, sealing (where relevant), and aftercare to help your slab perform long term.
We offer plain concrete for practical bases, coloured concrete for a warmer tone, and exposed aggregate for a textured, decorative finish. For slip resistance, a brushed finish is popular; for a sleek look, power floating creates a smoother surface. We can include reinforcement, drainage details and expansion joints to suit the layout. We’ll recommend the best option based on use, light levels, and how it sits with your home’s exterior.
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