Cracked paving stones and wobbly slabs can turn your garden retreat into an eyesore. Throughout Penge's mix of Victorian terraces and post-war homes, patios take a beating from London's weather and shifting clay soils.
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SE20's varied housing stock means patios come in all shapes and conditions. Those narrow Victorian plots often feature compact courtyard spaces where every slab counts. Meanwhile, the larger 1930s semis towards Anerley boast expansive entertaining areas that develop their own unique wear patterns over decades.
Repairing existing stonework beats full replacement nine times out of ten. Lifting and relevelling sunken sections addresses the root cause – usually inadequate sub-base or drainage issues common in South London clay. Fresh pointing between slabs prevents water ingress while matching mortar colour preserves your patio's character. Sometimes a deep clean and reseal transforms tired surfaces without touching the structure.
Twenty-three years fixing patios between Crystal Palace and Beckenham teaches you what lasts. Every repair starts with understanding why the damage occurred – not just patching symptoms.
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Basic relevelling and repointing usually runs £35-50 per square metre. Replacing individual damaged slabs adds £60-90 each depending on stone type. Complete overhauls rarely needed – most Penge patios just need targeted fixes.
Absolutely – regular jobs take us throughout SE20, plus neighbouring Anerley, the Crystal Palace triangle, and Beckenham borders. Those hilly streets don't phase our vans!
Small repairs (under 20m²) typically wrap up in 1-2 days. Larger projects or those needing drainage work might stretch to 3-4 days. Weather permitting, naturally.
All structural repairs carry decade-long coverage. That means relevelled areas staying level, new pointing remaining watertight, and replaced slabs matching surrounding surfaces. Materials and workmanship both included.
Often yes – even badly cracked decorative tiles respond well to specialist adhesives and colour-matched fillers. Those geometric patterns common in period Penge properties deserve preservation where possible. We'll always explore restoration before suggesting replacements.
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