Those uneven patio slabs behind your Colliers Wood terrace aren't getting any better on their own. Whether it's London clay movement or decades of British weather, a professional repair beats a complete rebuild every time.
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Patio damage around SW19 follows predictable patterns. Victorian properties near Colliers Wood station often struggle with clay soil expansion, while newer builds closer to Mitcham see more frost damage to pointing. Each repair starts with understanding why your particular patio failed – because slapping mortar over cracks just postpones the inevitable.
Proper restoration involves lifting affected slabs, addressing the substrate issues beneath, then relaying with correct fall angles. Ground preparation matters more than most homeowners realise. Compacted MOT Type 1 creates stability, while sharp sand bedding allows minor adjustments. Modern polymeric jointing compounds resist weed growth far better than traditional sand, particularly useful given how damp things get between the Wandle and those mature trees throughout Colliers Wood.
Twelve years fixing patios from Wimbledon to Tooting means recognising problems before they escalate. Local knowledge counts when you're dealing with everything from 1930s concrete to imported sandstone.
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Small pointing repairs start around £400, while releveling a 30m² sunken patio typically runs £1,800-2,500. Complete substrate reconstruction for severely damaged areas might reach £3,500.
Absolutely – from the Tandem Centre down to Merton Abbey Mills. Regular work takes us through all the residential streets between Mitcham Common and South Wimbledon tube.
Minor repairs often finish within a day. Substantial releveling projects usually need 3-4 days including proper curing time for new mortar beds.
All structural repairs carry decade-long protection against failure. This covers substrate work, releveling, and repointing – though natural weathering of stone surfaces remains separate.
Usually yes, though exact matches depend on your original materials. Indian sandstone and standard concrete slabs are straightforward, but some 1970s pavers prove trickier. We'll always show samples before starting work.
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