Those narrow Victorian terraces around Thornton Heath weren't built with modern family cars in mind. Creating extra parking space through clever driveway extensions has become essential for homeowners battling the daily scramble for street parking.
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CR7's residential streets tell a familiar story - original single-width driveways struggling to accommodate today's larger vehicles and multi-car households. Many properties between the High Street and Bensham Manor have untapped potential in their front gardens. Smart extension work can unlock valuable parking without sacrificing kerb appeal. Local planning considerations around dropped kerbs and surface water management shape every project here.
Extending onto existing lawn or paved areas requires careful ground preparation to prevent future settlement issues. Proper sub-base installation ensures your new parking surface matches seamlessly with existing levels. Drainage solutions matter particularly given Thornton Heath's clay-heavy soil - permeable surfaces help satisfy council requirements whilst preventing puddles. Material choices range from traditional block paving to modern resin-bound surfaces that complement period properties.
Twenty years working across South Norwood and Broad Green means understanding exactly which approaches suit different property types. Every extension gets tailored to your specific plot layout and parking needs.
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Most homeowners spend between £2,500-£5,000 extending their existing drives, though larger transformations involving significant groundwork can reach £8,000. Factors include current surface condition, extension size, and chosen materials.
Absolutely - from properties near Norbury Brook to those backing onto Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, CR7 forms our core service area alongside neighbouring Selhurst streets.
Straightforward extensions typically finish within 4-6 days, including excavation and final surfacing. Complicated layouts or poor weather might add a couple of days.
Each completed extension includes decade-long protection covering both materials and installation quality - proper groundwork should last far longer with basic maintenance.
Innovative design often reveals possibilities where none seemed obvious - angled parking bays, widened entrances, or clever use of boundary spaces can transform even compact frontages into functional parking areas.
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