Those narrow Victorian gardens between Wandsworth's terraced houses deserve more than just grass and gravel. Stone pathways threading past basement conversions, raised beds framing compact courtyards - hard landscaping turns tight spaces into something extraordinary.
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SW18's mix of period conversions and modern developments throws up interesting challenges for outdoor spaces. Behind Garratt Lane's shopfronts, hidden gardens wait for transformation. From Southfields' wider plots to Earlsfield's railway-side terraces, each project demands materials that complement existing architecture while solving practical problems like poor drainage or sloping ground.
Quality groundwork prevents future headaches - proper sub-base preparation stops paving from sinking where London clay expands and contracts. Indian sandstone resists moss growth in shaded side returns. Permeable block systems handle surface water without overwhelming Victorian-era drains. Smart material choices mean your investment lasts decades, not seasons.
Twenty years installing patios between Wandsworth Common and the Thames taught us which suppliers deliver consistency. Local knowledge matters when navigating narrow access routes or working around protected trees common in conservation areas.
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Basic concrete paving starts around £80-100 per square metre, while premium natural stone ranges £120-180. Most Wandsworth gardens (40-60m²) see complete transformations between £4,000-£12,000 depending on materials and complexity.
Absolutely - from riverside properties near Wandsworth Bridge through to homes backing onto King George's Park. Regular work takes us throughout Southfields, Earlsfield and into Battersea's residential streets.
Smaller patios (20-30m²) typically complete within 4-6 days. Comprehensive redesigns incorporating retaining walls and drainage might stretch to 2-3 weeks. Weather permitting, most SW18 projects finish inside a fortnight.
Decade-long coverage protects against settlement, joint failure and material defects. Documentation includes detailed construction photographs showing proper base installation - invaluable if questions arise years later.
Definitely - strategic installation of French drains beneath new paving channels excess water away effectively. Permeable surfaces combined with proper gradients transform previously unusable muddy areas into functional outdoor spaces year-round.
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