Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Battersea to fix flooding, pooling and persistent damp ground. From French drains and channel drains to CCTV surveys, we design systems that work with your property and soil.
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If your garden is holding water after rain, drainage needs to be addressed at the source. Our team works across Battersea Park and Nine Elms, resolving pooling on lawns, patios and pathways with properly engineered solutions. We install French drains, land drains and surface drainage to move water away from problem areas. Where the cause is unclear, a CCTV survey helps pinpoint collapsed pipes, silt build-up or blocked runs.
Battersea’s mix of Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and luxury new builds often means very different drainage layouts on the same street. Basement conversions, paved courtyards and compact rear gardens around Clapham Junction can increase run-off and reduce natural soakage. We tailor soakaways, channel drains and gutter drainage to suit restricted access, existing services and the finish you want. The aim is simple: keep water away from foundations and restore usable outdoor space.
We start with a site visit, levels check and flow testing, then recommend the most effective route for discharge and storage. Installations are carried out neatly, with clear communication on what will be dug, where spoil goes, and how surfaces will be reinstated. We pressure-test where relevant and provide before/after evidence, including CCTV footage when used. Local homeowners choose us for tidy workmanship, transparent options and dependable results backed by a warranty.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Wandsworth, we’re used to tight access, controlled parking, and shared pathways behind terraces and mansion blocks. Ground conditions can vary, so we check infiltration rates before specifying soakaways. Around SW11 and SW8, we also see lots of hard landscaping from refurbishments, which increases surface run-off. We plan routes and excavation to minimise disruption and protect neighbouring boundaries and services.
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Costs depend on access, depth, and how much water needs managing. In Battersea, a small surface drainage or channel drain job often starts around £650–£1,500. French drains and land drains for a typical rear garden are commonly £1,800–£4,500. Soakaways can range from £1,500–£6,000+ depending on size and ground conditions. CCTV surveys are usually £180–£450, depending on length and reporting.
Many minor fixes, such as adding a channel drain or improving gutter drainage, can be completed in 1 day. French drains or land drains for a rear garden typically take 2–4 days, depending on trench lengths, depth, and reinstatement. Soakaways often take 1–3 days, but can take longer if access is limited or spoil removal is complex. Weather, hidden services, and ground conditions can also affect timescales.
Most garden drainage installations are permitted development and don’t require planning permission, especially when they’re below ground and don’t alter the appearance of the property. However, rules can change if you’re in a listed building, working near protected trees, or altering levels and hard surfaces significantly. If you’re connecting to existing drainage runs, we also check compliance and best practice. We’ll advise on any permissions before work starts.
Yes. Our drainage installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and the components we supply and install, such as pipework, fittings, and correctly built soakaway structures. The warranty applies when the system is used as intended and not damaged by later building works or unapproved alterations. We also provide care guidance to keep gullies, channels and leaf guards clear. If an issue arises, we investigate promptly and put it right.
We offer several proven options, including perforated pipe French drains with clean gravel, geotextile-wrapped land drains, modular crate soakaways, and ACO-style channel drains with discreet grates. For surface water, we can add linear channels, yard gullies, and improved gutter connections with leaf traps. Design depends on levels, soil infiltration, and where water can safely discharge. We’ll explain the pros and cons and recommend the best-value specification for your property.
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