Those gaps between your patio slabs weren't always so wide. Years of Tooting's weather cycles have gradually eroded the pointing, leaving your outdoor space looking tired and potentially unstable.
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Victorian terraces throughout SW17 often feature original stone patios that tell decades of stories through their weathered joints. Whether you're dealing with loose Indian sandstone popular in Furzedown gardens or the York stone common near Tooting Bec Common, deteriorating mortar between slabs creates more than just an aesthetic issue. Water infiltration through failed pointing accelerates subsidence, particularly problematic given the London clay soil beneath most Tooting properties.
Repointing involves carefully removing degraded mortar to a depth of at least 25mm before applying fresh material specifically formulated for external use. The choice between traditional sand-cement mix and modern polymeric compounds depends entirely on your patio's construction and drainage requirements. Proper joint preparation ensures the new pointing bonds effectively whilst allowing controlled water movement - critical for preventing frost damage during those unpredictable South London winters. Each joint receives individual attention, matching the original width and profile to maintain your patio's character.
Having repointed countless patios between Tooting Broadway station and Furzedown recreation ground since 2008, local knowledge proves invaluable. Understanding which properties suffer from particular drainage issues helps prevent future pointing failure through appropriate material selection.
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Most SW17 rear patios measuring 20-30 square metres require £800-£1,400 for complete repointing, though original Victorian flagstones may need additional preparation work affecting final costs.
Every street from Mitcham Road to Garratt Lane falls within our regular working area, including the residential roads around both Tooting stations.
Standard suburban patios typically complete within 2-3 days, weather permitting, though larger entertaining areas might extend to 4 days.
Each completed project carries decade-long protection against pointing failure, covering both materials and workmanship under normal residential use conditions.
Strategic joint profiling during repointing directs surface water away from problem areas, though severe pooling might indicate underlying level issues requiring additional groundwork beyond simple repointing.
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