That sunken corner where water pools every time it rains? Victorian terraces throughout Tooting weren't built with modern patio standards in mind. From Furzedown's sloping gardens to the compact courtyards near Tooting Broadway station, damaged patios need proper attention.
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Patio problems in SW17 often start subtly – a slight wobble underfoot, hairline cracks spreading between joints, or that frustrating puddle that never quite drains away. Those tightly-packed Victorian properties between Tooting Bec and Broadway create unique challenges when clay soil shifts beneath ageing slabs. Weather, tree roots from neighbouring gardens, and decades of use eventually take their toll on even the sturdiest surfaces.
Successful repairs begin with understanding why the damage occurred. Lifting affected slabs reveals whether it's subsidence, poor original drainage, or simply worn-out mortar that's causing trouble. Fresh sub-base material gets compacted precisely where needed, ensuring proper water runoff towards existing drains. Individual slabs can often be salvaged and reset, though matching replacements for discontinued styles requires checking local suppliers who stock period-appropriate options.
Twenty years sorting out Tooting's trickiest outdoor surfaces means knowing which corners flood during storms and where London clay causes most havoc. Local knowledge matters when your patio shares boundaries with several neighbours' gardens.
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Minor repairs like re-pointing loose slabs might run £200-400, whilst addressing subsidence across a standard Victorian terrace patio could reach £800-1,500. Complete reconstruction varies considerably based on access through narrow side returns.
Absolutely – from the larger gardens near Tooting Common right through to the compact spaces behind shops on Mitcham Road. Every street between Furzedown and Tooting Broadway falls within our regular working area.
Straightforward relevelling typically takes 1-2 days including proper curing time. More extensive subsidence repairs might need 3-4 days, particularly if drainage improvements are necessary.
All structural repairs carry decade-long coverage against settlement or movement issues. This means if subsidence problems return to areas we've reinforced, we'll rectify them without additional charges throughout that ten-year period.
Period features absolutely deserve preservation where possible. We carefully lift and clean salvageable tiles, incorporating them into the renewed surface. Missing pieces can often be sourced from architectural reclamation yards specialising in South London properties.
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