Those narrow Victorian driveways in Streatham weren't built for modern family life with multiple cars. Whether you're squeezed for space near the Common or need extra parking for your growing household, expanding your existing driveway makes perfect sense.
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Space is at a premium across SW16 and SW2, particularly in those characterful Edwardian streets where front gardens were never meant to accommodate two SUVs. Many Streatham homeowners discover their single-width driveway simply doesn't cut it anymore. Rather than playing musical chairs with the family cars each morning, a thoughtfully planned extension transforms that awkward strip of lawn or unused side return into valuable parking space.
Extending involves more than just laying down some concrete beside what's already there. Ground levels need careful assessment – especially on those sloping plots common around Streatham Hill. Drainage patterns must redirect water away from foundations, while maintaining the right gradient prevents puddles forming during our infamous South London downpours. Material selection matters too; matching existing surfaces or choosing complementary finishes ensures the extension looks intentional, not tacked on.
Having worked on properties from the grand houses overlooking Tooting Bec Common to the terraced streets near Streatham station, we understand local planning quirks and neighbour considerations. Each extension reflects the specific challenges of that particular plot, executed by tradespeople who live and work in South London.
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Most extensions in the SW16 and SW2 area range from £3,500 to £8,000, depending on the square meterage and whether you're working with block paving, resin, or tarmac. Sloping gardens or complex drainage requirements can push costs higher.
Absolutely – from Streatham Vale right up to the borders of Balham, including all of SW16 and the SW2 sections around Streatham Hill. We're also regularly working in nearby Furzedown and Norbury.
Generally, you're looking at 5-8 days from start to finish, though larger extensions or those requiring significant groundwork might take up to two weeks. Weather permitting, of course – concrete doesn't appreciate frost!
Every extension carries our decade-long guarantee covering both materials and workmanship. This means if any settling, cracking, or drainage issues arise from our installation within ten years, we'll sort it without quibbling.
Boundary extensions are common in Streatham's closely-packed streets. We'll help navigate party wall considerations and ensure proper edge restraints that respect property lines while maximising your usable space. Clear communication with neighbours beforehand usually smooths the process considerably.
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