Victorian terraces throughout Streatham often feature sloping gardens that cry out for stone retaining walls. Natural stonework transforms these challenging spaces into usable tiers whilst adding character that complements period properties.
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Stone walling brings permanence to Streatham's varied topography. Those steep banks behind properties on Streatham Hill become manageable terraces. Crumbling brick boundaries get replaced with York stone or granite that'll outlast the houses themselves. Even modest front gardens benefit from low stone walls that echo the area's grander Victorian villas.
Each wall begins with excavation down to solid ground - crucial given the London clay beneath much of SW16. Concrete foundations go in first, reinforced where necessary. Stone selection depends on your vision: warm Cotswold limestone suits traditional homes, whilst contemporary grey granite complements modern extensions. Mortar joints can be flush for clean lines or recessed to emphasise each stone's character.
Twenty years building walls across South London means knowing which stone weathers best in our climate. Local knowledge matters when matching existing features or navigating Lambeth's planning requirements for conservation areas around Streatham Common.
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Basic retaining walls start around £180 per square metre, whilst premium natural stone boundaries with copings run £250-400. A typical Streatham garden wall of 15 metres might range from £3,500 to £7,000 depending on height and stone choice.
Absolutely - from the mansion blocks near Streatham station to the suburban streets of Furzedown. Regular projects across both SW16 and SW2 postcodes keep us local.
Most residential walls complete within 5-10 working days. Weather permitting, a standard boundary wall goes up in a week, though larger retaining structures might need a fortnight.
Every wall carries decade-long protection against structural issues. This covers foundation movement, mortar failure and stone defects - essentially everything except impact damage. Written guarantees provided on completion.
Yes - sourcing reclaimed stone that matches original features is part of the service. Many Streatham properties have distinctive stone details worth preserving. We'll hunt down matching materials or suggest sympathetic alternatives that blend naturally.
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