Those gaps between your patio slabs weren't always there. Years of BR4's unpredictable weather has likely washed away the pointing, leaving unsightly voids where weeds now flourish.
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West Wickham's mix of 1930s semis and newer estates means patios of every age and style. Crumbling mortar joints don't just look shabby – they destabilise the entire surface. Whether your Indian sandstone has developed canyon-like gaps or that original concrete slab installation from the '80s needs attention, proper repointing transforms tired outdoor spaces.
Raking out deteriorated pointing requires patience and the right tools. Fresh mortar gets brushed deep into cleaned joints, then tooled to create that satisfying concave finish. Polymeric compounds offer an alternative for certain applications – they harden like concrete but remain flexible enough to handle ground movement. Each patio demands its own approach based on stone type, joint width and expected foot traffic.
Local knowledge matters when dealing with BR4's clay-heavy soil and mature tree roots. Having worked on everything from compact courtyards near Hayes Lane to sprawling entertainment areas backing onto Coney Hall Recreation Ground, understanding how West Wickham properties behave saves costly callbacks.
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Most BR4 homeowners spend between £35-£55 per square metre, though intricate patterns or narrower joints push costs higher. A typical 40m² patio usually falls within £1,400-£2,200.
Absolutely – from the Glebe Way area right through to properties near Wickham Court School. Also regularly working in neighbouring Beckenham, Hayes and central Bromley.
Standard residential patios typically take 2-4 days, weather permitting. Larger areas or those requiring extensive preparation might stretch to a week.
All pointing work carries decade-long protection against failure. This covers joint integrity, colour consistency and resistance to washout – basically everything except impact damage.
Colour matching is entirely possible using pigmented mortars. Sometimes a slight variation actually enhances the overall appearance, but we'll always provide samples first for approval.
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