Norbury's mix of Edwardian terraces and post-war developments each need different concrete solutions. From compact front gardens in Pollards Hill to sprawling rear spaces near Norbury Park, getting the foundation right matters.
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Those narrow Victorian driveways along Green Lane don't leave much margin for error when laying concrete. Years of working between boundary walls barely wider than a car have taught us precision matters more than speed. Whether you're replacing cracked paving outside a thirties semi or creating a new parking space where the old coal bunker used to be, proper groundwork makes the difference between a slab that lasts decades and one that cracks within months.
Ground movement plagues properties near Norbury Brook, especially during wet winters. A reinforced concrete base with proper drainage channels prevents the shifting that ruins so many local driveways. Steel mesh reinforcement, correctly positioned expansion joints, and a minimum 100mm depth create stability even on London clay. The slight slope towards street level ensures water runs off rather than pooling against your front door.
Twenty years laying slabs from Thornton Heath to Streatham Common means knowing which properties need extra depth for heavy vehicles and where tree roots might cause future problems. Local knowledge beats generic solutions every time.
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Most two-car driveways around Norbury range from £2,800 to £4,200, depending on access difficulties and whether the old surface needs breaking out. Properties with restricted access off London Road often cost slightly more due to manual handling requirements.
Absolutely - from the CR7 properties near Thornton Heath through to SW16 addresses closer to Streatham. Regular work takes us along Northborough Road, up to Pollards Hill and across to the Streatham Common borders.
Allow 3-4 days total: excavation and preparation take a full day, pouring happens day two, then 48 hours minimum before light foot traffic. Full vehicle weight needs seven days' curing time.
Every slab carries decade-long coverage against structural failure. This includes protection from cracking due to ground movement, frost damage, and reinforcement issues - basically everything except impact damage from dropped objects or vehicle accidents.
Yes, careful cutting allows new concrete to butt cleanly against original features. Many Norbury homes keep their decorative entrance tiles while modernising the main driveway area. The key is matching levels precisely and sealing the join properly.
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