Those sloping Purley gardens making your patio dreams seem impossible? A properly laid concrete slab transforms even the trickiest CR8 terrain into usable outdoor space.
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Victorian properties around Purley station often struggle with uneven ground levels that make standard paving a nightmare. Concrete slabs solve this beautifully, creating level platforms for everything from garage bases to garden patios. Many homeowners in CR8 discover their awkward slopes actually become an asset once a reinforced slab provides that crucial flat foundation.
Modern concrete mix designs have revolutionised what's possible in residential settings. Steel mesh reinforcement prevents cracking on Purley's clay-heavy soil, while proper expansion joints accommodate seasonal movement. Thickness varies by purpose - 100mm for patios, 150mm for driveways handling family cars, right up to 200mm for those converting front gardens into parking spaces. Surface finishes range from brushed textures that grip in wet weather to polished effects matching contemporary extensions.
Twenty years laying slabs across Purley means knowing exactly where water pools after storms and which gardens hide old air raid shelters. Local knowledge matters when you're digging foundations in CR8.
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Typical double driveways in CR8 run £3,500-£5,000 including excavation and base preparation. Smaller patio slabs start around £1,800, though sloping gardens near Kenley often need extra groundwork.
Throughout CR8 naturally, plus neighbouring Coulsdon, Sanderstead and up to Kenley aerodrome. Sometimes venture into Croydon proper for larger commercial jobs.
Most residential slabs take 3-4 days total. Day one for excavation, day two pouring concrete, then 48 hours minimum curing time before any weight goes on.
Every slab carries decade-long coverage against structural failure. This includes settlement issues, major cracking, or reinforcement problems - basically anything beyond normal surface wear.
Absolutely - we incorporate existing soakaways and add new drainage channels where needed. Those Victorian properties often have surprising drainage layouts we work around carefully.
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