Those narrow Victorian driveways throughout Carshalton weren't built for today's family cars. Creating that extra parking space doesn't just solve daily frustrations – it transforms how you use your entire front garden.
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Victorian and Edwardian properties dominate SM5's residential streets, most featuring driveways barely wide enough for a single vehicle. Modern households need solutions. Whether you're squeezing past wing mirrors every morning or tired of parking on Ruskin Road's busy stretches, extending your existing driveway opens up possibilities you hadn't considered.
Ground conditions around Carshalton's chalk substrate require careful preparation before any extension work begins. Proper drainage channels prevent water pooling near foundations – particularly important given those sloping drives common near Carshalton Ponds. Materials selection matters too: resin-bound surfaces cope brilliantly with our tree-lined streets, while block paving offers flexibility for awkward angles typical of corner plots throughout Wallington and Hackbridge.
Twenty years handling Sutton borough planning applications means navigating permissions smoothly. Local knowledge counts when dealing with conservation areas near The Grove or working around mature street trees.
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Most SM5 homeowners spend between £3,500-£8,000 depending on size and surface choice. Smaller side returns start around £2,800, while full front garden conversions can reach £12,000.
Absolutely – from Carshalton Beeches station down to Hackbridge, including all those tucked-away closes off Boundary Road. Regular projects in Wallington and central Sutton too.
Standard extensions complete within 5-7 working days, weather permitting. Larger projects involving retaining walls or significant levelling might stretch to 10-12 days.
Every extension carries decade-long protection against settlement, surface failure and drainage issues. Annual check-ups included for the first two years, ensuring everything performs exactly as intended.
Definitely – ducting for charging cables gets installed during groundworks, saving disruption later. Many Carshalton residents future-proof their extensions this way, even before purchasing electric vehicles.
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