That sunken corner by your kitchen doors wasn't there last summer. Sydenham's clay soil shifts, frost works its magic, and suddenly your morning coffee spot feels like a trip hazard.
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Patio problems creep up gradually in SE26. One day you're enjoying a barbecue, the next you're wondering why rainwater pools right where the kids play. Victorian properties along Mayow Road often battle original foundations settling differently to newer extensions. Meanwhile, those 1930s semis near Wells Park cope with tree roots from neighbouring gardens pushing through pointing.
Proper diagnosis beats quick fixes every time. Lifting affected slabs reveals whether it's subsidence, poor original base preparation, or water damage undermining the substrate. Sometimes a localised repair sorts everything; other cases need partial reconstruction with improved drainage channels. Materials matter too - matching existing stone or finding suitable replacements for discontinued pavers requires knowing local suppliers who stock period-appropriate options.
Twelve years fixing Sydenham patios teaches you which problems resurface without proper groundwork. Local knowledge means understanding how Bell Green's sloping gardens affect water flow, or why Forest Hill's mature trees cause specific foundation issues.
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Minor pointing repairs start around £200-400. Relevelling sections typically runs £500-1,200. Complete patio overhauls for average Sydenham gardens range £2,500-6,000 depending on materials and drainage requirements.
Every street in SE26 falls within our regular working area, from Kirkdale down to Sydenham Park. We're equally familiar with Penge's terraced gardens and the larger plots around Jews Walk.
Small pointing jobs finish within a day. Relevelling typically needs 2-3 days including mortar curing time. Major reconstructions run 4-7 days, weather permitting.
All structural repairs carry decade-long coverage against defects. This includes foundation work, relevelling, and new pointing - basically everything except natural weathering of surface materials.
Usually yes - we maintain samples of discontinued ranges and know which merchants stock closest alternatives. For genuine antique York stone or unusual imports, we'll source from reclamation yards specialising in period materials.
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