Those terraced houses in Thornton Heath weren't built with modern drainage in mind. From waterlogged gardens off Brigstock Road to crumbling Victorian foundations near the recreation ground, groundwork problems here need someone who knows the local soil.
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Clay soil and sloping plots dominate CR7's landscape, creating unique challenges for homeowners between London Road and Whitehorse Lane. Victorian terraces sit on foundations that shift with seasonal moisture changes. Many properties backing onto the railway line struggle with water runoff, while those 1930s semis around Melfort Road often need complete drainage overhauls after decades of patch repairs.
Proper groundworks start beneath the surface - literally. Excavation reveals decades of DIY fixes, old soakaways filled with builders' rubble, and clay pipes that should've been replaced during the miners' strike. Installing modern membrane systems, French drains, and reinforced bases transforms boggy gardens into usable spaces. The trick lies in working with Thornton Heath's notorious clay, not fighting against it.
Fifteen years digging through CR7 teaches you which properties flood every November and why that new patio cracked after six months. Local knowledge matters when your neighbour's extension caused your garden to become a pond.
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Most Victorian terraces here need £3,500-£6,000 for comprehensive drainage solutions, though simple soakaway replacements start around £1,800. Properties with severe waterlogging or multiple issues often reach £8,000-£12,000.
Absolutely - the whole CR7 postcode falls within our regular patch, plus neighbouring areas like Selhurst's stadium district, South Norwood's conservation area, and those tricky sloping gardens throughout Broad Green.
Re-grading a typical Thornton Heath garden (around 40-60 square metres) usually takes 8-12 working days, weather permitting. Larger plots or those requiring extensive drainage work might stretch to three weeks.
Every foundation and structural groundwork carries our decade-long guarantee against settlement or movement. Should any issues arise from our work within ten years, we'll return to rectify them without charge - that includes any subsidence directly linked to the installation.
Standing water on driveways usually stems from inadequate fall angles or blocked drainage channels. Installing permeable paving, creating proper gradients, or adding discrete channel drains eliminates pooling permanently - much better than constantly sweeping water into the street.
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