Those narrow Victorian terraces in Thornton Heath deserve gardens that work as hard as you do. Creating functional outdoor spaces from concrete and stone requires understanding both the limitations of compact CR7 plots and the potential hiding beneath overgrown lawns.
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Thornton Heath's mix of period properties and post-war developments presents unique challenges for hard landscaping projects. Behind the terraced houses along Brigstock Road and the semi-detached homes near Grangewood Park, gardens often slope awkwardly or suffer from poor drainage. Stone patios, brick walls and permeable driveways transform these problematic spaces into extensions of your home.
Modern hard landscaping goes beyond simply laying slabs. Proper foundation work prevents the settling and cracking common in South London's clay soil. Strategic placement of retaining walls maximises usable space on sloped gardens typical around Norbury Brook. Permeable materials comply with regulations while managing the surface water that pools in low-lying areas of CR7.
Twenty years solving drainage puzzles and creating level lawns across Thornton Heath means knowing which materials survive London weather. Local knowledge matters when your neighbour's extension affects your garden's water flow.
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Basic concrete paving starts around £2,500 for a standard Victorian terrace garden. Natural stone patios range £4,000-£8,000 depending on access difficulties common to mid-terrace properties. Larger projects incorporating walls and steps typically reach £10,000-£15,000.
Regular work takes us across CR7, from the conservation area near St Paul's Church to newer developments by Thornton Heath station. Also covering neighbouring Selhurst, South Norwood and Broad Green.
Small patios finish within 5-7 days. Full garden redesigns including retaining walls and drainage typically need 2-3 weeks, weather permitting.
All structural elements carry decade-long coverage against settlement or material failure. This includes retaining walls, steps and paved surfaces installed with proper sub-base preparation.
Absolutely. French drains hidden beneath decorative gravel paths direct water away effectively. Permeable block paving allows rainfall through while creating solid surfaces. Many Thornton Heath gardens benefit from combining drainage solutions with new patios.
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