Drainage Contractors in Chelsea for gardens, patios and driveways that stay dry year-round. From French drains and soakaways to CCTV surveys, we diagnose and fix issues quickly. Trusted workmanship delivered from our Norbury base in around 35 minutes.
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Persistent puddles, damp planting beds and overflowing gullies can quickly spoil a Chelsea garden. We install and repair surface drainage, channel drains, land drains and gutter drainage to move water away safely and neatly. Whether you’re near King’s Road or walking distance from the Saatchi Gallery, we tailor the layout to your site levels and finishes. Our aim is simple: a dry, usable outdoor space with minimal disruption.
Chelsea homes range from Georgian townhouses to Victorian mansions and luxury apartments, often with compact rear gardens, lightwells and paved courtyards. These settings demand careful routing of pipework and tidy detailing around stone paving, steps and basement areas. For clients in SW3 and SW10, we commonly resolve waterlogged gardens caused by poor falls, blocked runs or undersized soakaways. Our drainage contractors Chelsea area team plans solutions that respect period features and premium materials.
We start with a site visit and clear diagnosis, using CCTV surveys where needed to confirm blockages, breaks or misconnected lines. Next, we propose a practical design—French drains, soakaways, land drains or channel drains—matched to your soil and available outfalls. Installations are carried out cleanly, with careful reinstatement of lawns, borders and paving. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, documented work, and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Chelsea sites often combine hard landscaping with limited planting space, so runoff can build quickly after heavy rain. Access can be tight, and parking/loading restrictions are common around busy streets leading to Stamford Bridge and the King’s Road corridor. We plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours to suit the neighbourhood and minimise disruption. Where ground conditions or existing drains are uncertain, we use CCTV surveys and trial pits to confirm the best approach.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and the drainage type. As a guide, CCTV surveys often start around £180–£350, while small surface drainage or channel drain runs may be £600–£1,500. French drains for a typical garden edge are commonly £1,500–£3,500, and new soakaways can range from £1,800–£5,500 depending on size, excavation and disposal. We provide a written, itemised quote after surveying.
Many jobs are completed in 1–3 days, such as installing a short channel drain run or a small French drain. Larger schemes—like a new soakaway with multiple land drains—often take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on depth, soil conditions, restricted access through townhouses, and whether we need to lift and relay paving. If CCTV surveys reveal damaged pipework, repairs can add time but prevent repeat issues.
Most garden drainage upgrades are permitted development, especially when you’re improving drainage without altering the building. However, rules can change if you’re working near a listed property, altering levels significantly, or connecting to certain outfalls. In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we also consider local requirements around highway drainage and any permissions for skips or parking suspensions. We’ll advise what’s needed and help you stay compliant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying drainage installations we supply and fit, covering workmanship and installation-related defects. This includes correctly installed French drains, soakaways, land drains and channel drains, provided the system is used as intended and not damaged by later building works. We also explain maintenance steps—such as clearing leaf build-up from grates and checking gutters—to keep performance consistent. Warranty terms are confirmed in writing with your quote.
We offer discreet options to suit premium finishes, including slimline channel drains with galvanised, stainless or black grates, and gravel-filled French drains that blend into borders. Soakaways can be built using modern crate systems or traditional rubble designs, depending on space and ground conditions. Land drains are sized to expected runoff and can be routed around trees and services. We’ll recommend the best combination after checking levels, soil and existing pipework via survey or CCTV.
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