Need Drainage Contractors in Banstead to fix pooling water or soggy lawns? We install French drains, soakaways and channel drains with tidy, long-lasting results. From CCTV surveys to final reinstatement, everything is handled by our in-house team.
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If rainwater is sitting on your patio or lawn, it usually points to poor falls, compacted ground or blocked runs. Our team designs and installs surface drainage, land drains and gutter drainage to move water away safely. We regularly work around Banstead High Street and the edges of Banstead Downs, where downland runoff can overwhelm older drainage. Expect clear advice, neat finishes and minimal disruption.
Banstead’s mix of large detached houses, 1930s properties and executive homes often comes with wide driveways, patios and mature gardens that can trap water. In areas such as Nork and Burgh Heath, we’re often called out for waterlogged gardens, overflowing gullies and damp patches near extensions. We tailor solutions to your plot levels, soil type and existing drainage routes. This is practical drainage work designed to protect foundations, lawns and paving.
We start with a site visit and, where needed, CCTV surveys to confirm blockages, collapsed pipes or poor connections. You’ll receive a straightforward plan covering falls, pipe sizes, soakaway locations and reinstatement details. Our drainage contractors Banstead area clients choose us for clean working, dependable timelines and clear communication. Every installation is finished to a high standard and backed by our warranty for peace of mind.
Ground conditions around Banstead can vary from free-draining chalky downland to heavier, compacted garden soils, so we size systems accordingly. Access and parking near Tattenham Corner and busier roads can affect machinery choice, so we plan deliveries and spoil removal carefully. We also consider where existing rainwater pipes run and how to connect without overloading old systems. As drainage contractors in Reigate and Banstead Borough, we work with practical layouts that suit larger plots and long driveways.
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Costs vary with the cause and the amount of excavation needed. As a guide, small surface drainage or channel drain sections often start from £600–£1,500. French drains for a typical problem area are commonly £1,500–£4,000. Soakaways (including new pipe runs) are often £2,000–£6,000+. CCTV surveys are usually £200–£450, depending on access and length of run.
Many jobs are completed in 1–3 days, such as installing a channel drain, repairing a short run, or adding a small French drain. Larger schemes—new soakaways, multiple land drains, or reworking falls across a driveway—typically take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on ground conditions, depth of dig, access for machinery, weather, and how much reinstatement is required for paving, turf or planting.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development, especially like-for-like repairs, French drains, and soakaways within your property. However, rules can apply if you’re altering a driveway surface, working near boundaries, affecting a public sewer, or if the property is listed. We’ll advise what’s likely needed and can help you check requirements with Reigate and Banstead Borough guidance before work starts.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year warranty on installed drainage systems, including French drains, soakaways, land drains and channel drains, when used and maintained as advised. It covers defects in installation and failures caused by workmanship issues. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, severe ground movement, or blockages caused by misuse. We also provide aftercare guidance to keep runs clear.
We offer perforated land drain pipe with graded gravel, geotextile-wrapped French drains, modular soakaway crates, traditional rubble soakaways, and a range of channel drains with galvanised or composite grates. For gutter drainage, we can add new underground runs, rodding points and leaf guards where appropriate. We’ll recommend options based on your soil type, available space, falls, and how you want the finished area to look.
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