Catford's Victorian terraces and post-war properties deserve outdoor spaces that match their character. Whether your patio has endured decades of London weather or simply needs refreshing, restoration brings back that fresh-laid appeal without the upheaval of complete replacement.
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Those original York stone patios common throughout SE6 tell a story – from the coal dust of bygone eras to today's urban pollution. Restoration isn't just pressure washing; it's understanding how different stones react to Catford's particular blend of railway dust, tree sap from our leafy streets, and the inevitable moss that thrives in shaded Victorian garden layouts. Each surface requires its own approach.
Deep cleaning penetrates years of grime using rotary surface cleaners calibrated to your stone's density. Repointing follows, replacing crumbling mortar with breathable compounds that flex with seasonal movement – crucial given the London clay beneath many Catford gardens. Finally, impregnating sealers lock out moisture while allowing natural vapour transmission, preventing that green film returning after the first autumn rain.
Living in Catford means understanding which properties have original 1930s crazy paving, which have imported Indian sandstone from the 2000s boom, and why that matters for restoration. Years working between Lewisham's grand houses and Forest Hill's compact gardens taught us that local knowledge beats generic solutions every time.
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Most SE6 terraced houses have patios around 25-35m², costing between £800-1,400 to fully restore. Larger Victorian properties with 50m² patios typically range from £1,500-2,200, including cleaning, repairs and sealing.
Absolutely – from the Catford Broadway end right through to properties backing onto Mountsfield Park. Regular work takes us into Hither Green's garden squares and across to the Lewisham borders too.
Smaller patios finish within 2 days, while extensive restoration on larger or heavily damaged surfaces might stretch to 4 days. Weather permitting, most Catford properties see completion within 3 days total.
Restoration work carries decade-long assurance against premature deterioration. This covers the cleaning process, any repointing undertaken, and the protective sealers applied – essentially everything except natural wear from regular use.
Minor level adjustments form part of restoration, lifting and re-bedding individual slabs where tree roots or ground settlement have caused problems. Major relevelling requires additional groundwork, but isolated dips and raised edges get sorted during the standard restoration process.
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