Fine Landscaping are trusted Drainage Contractors in Blackheath for reliable solutions to standing water and flooding. From French drains and soakaways to channel drains and CCTV surveys, we design systems that work with your garden and property. Expect tidy workmanship, clear advice and long-lasting results.
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If your garden stays boggy after rain or water runs towards the house, our drainage team can help. We carry out targeted drainage upgrades across SE3, including properties near Blackheath Common and Blackheath Village. Whether you need surface drainage to clear patios or a new soakaway to manage roof run-off, we’ll diagnose the cause and fix it properly. The aim is simple: keep water moving away from your home and outdoor spaces.
Blackheath’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and period conversions often have older rainwater layouts and compact side returns that need careful routing. We regularly work around mature planting, heritage paving and tight access, keeping disruption low. For homeowners in Greenwich, Lee and Kidbrooke, we tailor solutions to the building footprint and existing levels. That means fewer puddles, drier lawns and reduced risk of damp issues at ground level.
We start with a site visit and, where needed, CCTV surveys to confirm blockages, collapsed runs or misconnected pipes. You’ll receive a clear plan covering French drains, land drains, channel drains, gutter drainage or soakaways, with realistic timescales and costs. Our installations are set to correct falls, wrapped and backfilled correctly, and tested before we leave. Local clients choose us because we communicate well, protect finishes and stand by our work.
We work across the drainage contractors Blackheath area, covering both the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. Access can be restricted on period streets, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and parking to keep neighbours on side. Ground levels around older homes can be uneven, making correct falls and discreet outfalls essential. We also advise on permeable finishes and run-off control to suit local expectations and property styles.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and how much water you need to manage. As a guide, CCTV surveys often start from around £150–£350. Small surface drainage or channel drain sections may be £600–£1,500, while French drains commonly fall in the £1,500–£4,000 range. Soakaways can be £1,800–£6,000+, depending on size, excavation and reinstatement. We provide a tailored quote after a site visit.
Many jobs are completed in 1–3 days, such as installing a short channel drain run, improving gutter drainage, or adding a small land drain. Larger projects—like a full French drain system with new outfalls or a soakaway—often take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on excavation depth, access for machinery, weather, and how much paving or lawn needs lifting and reinstating. We’ll confirm a schedule before starting.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development, especially when you’re dealing with run-off on your own land and using permeable solutions. However, rules can change if you’re altering a driveway, working close to boundaries, connecting to public sewers, or dealing with listed buildings and conservation considerations common around Blackheath. We’ll advise on what’s likely required, and we can help you check with the relevant council or water authority before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installations, covering workmanship and the correct installation of components such as French drains, channel drains, land drains and soakaways. The warranty applies when the system is used as designed and not damaged by later building works or unapproved alterations. We also document what’s been installed and where, so future maintenance is straightforward. If an issue arises, we respond quickly and put it right.
We install a range of systems depending on the problem: French drains with perforated pipe and clean gravel, land drains for lawn areas, channel drains for patios and driveways, and soakaways sized to roof and surface run-off. For finishes, we can use discreet grates, heritage-friendly channel options, and permeable aggregates where suitable. We’ll assess levels, soil conditions and existing drainage, then recommend the most effective, least disruptive design for your property.
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