Catford's mix of Victorian terraces and post-war semis each present their own patio challenges. From clay soil movement to decades-old pointing giving way, SE6 gardens need expert attention when surfaces start shifting.
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Those back garden patios along Catford's residential streets take quite a beating. Clay soil shifts through the seasons, tree roots push upward from mature gardens, and frost works its way into ageing mortar joints. Suddenly that level surface becomes a trip hazard, with corners lifting and water pooling where it shouldn't.
Repairing rather than replacing saves both money and disruption. Lifting affected slabs carefully, addressing the underlying cause - whether that's inadequate sub-base or root damage - then relaying with fresh bedding creates stability for years ahead. Modern flexible pointing compounds handle SE6's ground movement far better than traditional cement-only mixes.
Twenty years working across Lewisham's varied housing stock brings insight into each property's quirks. Understanding how Catford's heavy clay behaves differently to Forest Hill's sandier patches makes all the difference.
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Small repair jobs start around £300-400, addressing a few loose slabs or repointing sections. Larger projects involving substantial relevelling or drainage work typically run £800-1500, depending on patio size and complexity.
Absolutely - SE6 forms our core patch, extending into neighbouring Hither Green and down towards Bellingham. Local knowledge matters when dealing with ground conditions.
Emergency trip hazards get priority - often sorted within 48 hours. Standard repairs book in over 5-10 working days, weather permitting.
All structural repairs carry decade-long protection against failure. Should any remedied sections develop issues within ten years, they're fixed without charge - though natural weathering remains separate.
Most original slabs clean up beautifully once lifted and reset properly. Unless severely cracked or eroded, reusing existing materials maintains character whilst solving structural problems - particularly important with period properties' original York stone or decorative pavers.
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