That narrow strip behind your Victorian terrace deserves more than just grass and washing lines. A well-designed patio brings South London living outdoors, making the most of those precious sunny afternoons when they finally arrive.
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Norbury's mix of period properties and newer builds presents interesting opportunities for outdoor transformation. Whether you're working with the compact courtyard of a conversion flat near the station or the surprisingly generous plot of an Edwardian semi off Pollards Hill, the right patio design changes everything. Local clay soil and typical London drainage issues? Nothing that proper groundwork can't solve.
Creating a lasting patio involves more than laying slabs on sand. First comes excavation to the correct depth, accounting for Norbury's notorious clay expansion. Next, a properly compacted sub-base prevents future settlement - crucial given the area's underground streams. Finally, precise laying ensures water runs away from the house, protecting those Victorian foundations that have stood for over a century.
Twenty years of working across SW16 means knowing which materials weather best in our climate. From Indian sandstone that complements red brick beautifully to porcelain that shrugs off moss in shaded gardens, experience counts.
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Most homeowners in the area spend between £3,500 and £8,000, depending on size and materials. A standard 20m² patio using quality Indian sandstone typically falls around £4,500, while premium porcelain or intricate patterns push costs higher.
Absolutely - from the leafy roads near Norbury Park to the busier streets around Thornton Heath, we work across all SW16 and CR7 postcodes. Regular projects take us through Streatham Common and up to Pollards Hill.
Most installations take 4-7 working days from start to finish, weather permitting. Smaller courtyards might be done in 3 days, while larger or more complex designs need the full week. You're looking at proper use within 24 hours of completion.
Every installation carries a decade of protection against workmanship defects. This covers any settlement, joint failure, or drainage problems - basically, if something goes wrong due to installation rather than wear, it's fixed at no charge for ten full years.
Definitely - preserving original features adds character. Those lovely old rope-top edgings or decorative tiles often get carefully lifted and reset within new designs. Many Norbury gardens have hidden gems worth keeping, from old coal hole covers to original boundary stones.
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