Concrete Slabs in Streatham Hill built for busy gardens, driveways and side returns. Choose plain, coloured or exposed aggregate finishes, installed with proper drainage, reinforcement and joints.
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From Christchurch Road to the streets around Streatham Hill station, homeowners want hardwearing surfaces that look smart and stay level. Our concrete slabs suit patios, bin-store bases, shed foundations and garden paths where paving can shift. We install with the right falls for drainage and add expansion joints to reduce cracking. The result is a clean, low-maintenance surface that works year-round in SW2.
Streatham Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions often come with narrow access, stepped gardens and shared boundaries. We’re used to managing barrow access through side passages and protecting existing brickwork and thresholds. Whether you’re upgrading a small courtyard or creating a larger entertaining area, we tailor the slab depth and reinforcement to the load and ground conditions. Many clients across Streatham, Tulse Hill and West Norwood choose concrete for its strength and tidy finish.
We start with a site visit to check levels, sub-base needs and water run-off, then provide a clear written specification. Groundworks include excavation, compacted sub-base, reinforcement where required, and accurate shuttering for crisp edges. Finishes include brushed, power float, coloured or exposed aggregate, with curing managed to improve durability. Fine Landscaping is based 10 minutes away, and every installation is backed by our 10-year warranty.
In the London Borough of Lambeth, we often find mixed ground and old garden make-ups that need careful excavation and compaction. Parking and delivery timing near Streatham Hill Theatre and main routes can be tight, so we plan concrete pours and waste removal to minimise disruption. Many properties have narrow side access, so we organise materials and barrowing efficiently. Our approach keeps levels accurate and drainage compliant for the concrete slabs Streatham Hill area homeowners rely on.
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Costs vary with thickness, access, excavation depth and finish. As a guide, plain concrete slabs often start around £90–£140 per m² installed. Coloured concrete, exposed aggregate or power-float finishes typically range from £130–£220 per m². Reinforcement, drainage channels, removal of old surfaces and complex shuttering can add to the price. We’ll survey your SW2 site and provide a detailed written breakdown.
Most small to medium slabs take 1–3 days for excavation, sub-base and pour, with larger or stepped gardens taking 3–5 days. Drying and curing time is separate: light foot traffic is usually possible after 24–48 hours, but we recommend waiting around 7 days before heavy loads. Weather, access near Streatham Hill station, and any drainage or reinforcement requirements can extend timescales.
In many cases, patios and garden slabs are permitted development and don’t need planning permission. Rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, affecting drainage to the public highway, working near a boundary wall, or the property is listed or in a conservation area. For driveways, permeable drainage is especially important. We’ll check the practical requirements and advise on best practice for concrete slabs in London Borough of Lambeth projects.
Yes. Our concrete slab work comes with a 10-year warranty covering installation-related issues such as sinking due to inadequate sub-base preparation, poor compaction, or faulty workmanship. It also covers problems linked to incorrect falls or joint placement where these were part of the agreed specification. Natural hairline shrinkage can occur with concrete, but we design mixes, reinforcement and expansion joints to minimise it and keep the finish looking smart.
We install plain concrete for a clean, practical surface, or upgrade to coloured concrete for a warmer tone that suits period homes. For extra texture and grip, many clients choose a brushed finish; for a smoother look, power float works well in sheltered areas. Exposed aggregate is popular for modern courtyards and driveways. We’ll help you choose thickness, edging, drainage details and joint layout to match your garden and usage.
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