Those gaps between your patio slabs weren't there last summer. Weather-beaten pointing crumbles faster in Penge's clay soil conditions, leaving your outdoor space looking tired and allowing weeds to take hold.
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Victorian terraces throughout SE20 often feature original stone patios that have survived decades but now show their age through deteriorating mortar joints. Modern properties in the Crystal Palace triangle face similar challenges when builders' standard pointing fails after just a few years. The damp conditions common to this part of South London accelerate joint degradation, turning neat patio lines into crumbling channels where moss and weeds thrive.
Proper repointing involves grinding out failed material to a depth of 20-25mm before applying fresh mortar specifically formulated for external use. The mix ratio matters enormously - too rigid and it cracks with seasonal movement, too soft and winter frost destroys it within months. Each joint gets hand-finished to shed water effectively, preventing the pooling that causes so many patio problems around Anerley's sloping gardens.
Twenty years working on Penge properties means understanding which pointing methods suit different stone types and ages. Local knowledge counts when matching existing mortar colours or advising whether that 1930s crazy paving needs flexible compounds.
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Most terraced house patios in SE20 range from £800-£1,400 depending on stone type and joint width. Larger Victorian villa patios or those requiring colour-matched pointing typically fall between £1,500-£2,200.
Absolutely - from the Edwardian semis near Penge West station to the newer developments towards Beckenham, plus all the surrounding streets linking Crystal Palace and Anerley.
Standard patios take 2-3 days including preparation and curing time. Larger or more intricate designs might need 4-5 days, weather permitting.
Each completed patio carries decade-long protection against joint failure, covering both materials and workmanship. This means any degradation within ten years gets rectified without charge.
Repointing often improves surface water flow by creating consistent joint profiles, though severe pooling might indicate subsidence requiring level adjustment. We'll assess this during quotation and suggest the most effective solution.
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