Drainage Contractors in Clapham who fix flooding, pooling and damp-prone gardens properly. From French drains and soakaways to CCTV surveys, we design solutions that last. Expect tidy workmanship, clear reporting and fast local response.
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Pooling water after heavy rain can quickly ruin lawns, patios and planting beds, especially around Clapham Common and Clapham Old Town where hard landscaping is common. We install and repair surface drainage, channel drains and gutter drainage to move water away from your home safely. If your garden stays boggy, we’ll trace the cause and recommend the right fix. Work is planned to minimise disruption and keep access clear.
Homes across Clapham North and Clapham South range from Georgian townhouses and Victorian terraces to modern apartments with shared courtyards. Older properties often have ageing clay pipes, shallow falls and compacted ground that struggles to absorb water. We tailor drainage layouts to tight side returns, basement lightwells and small rear gardens. Our team understands the practicalities of working on busy streets in SW4 and SW11.
We start with a site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to confirm blockages, breaks or poor gradients before any digging. You’ll receive a clear plan covering French drains, soakaways, land drains or channel drainage, plus how we’ll connect to existing systems. Installations are built with correct bedding, geotextiles and access points for future maintenance. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, clean handover and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Clapham’s mix of compact gardens, shared accessways and on-street parking affects how drainage work is scheduled and delivered. We plan spoil removal, deliveries and working hours to suit residential roads near Clapham Junction station and the Common. Ground conditions vary from made-up ground to heavier clay pockets, so we test levels and infiltration before specifying soakaways. As drainage contractors in London Borough of Lambeth/Wandsworth, we also factor in local requirements for connections and surface water management.
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Costs depend on access, depth, and whether you need investigation first. A CCTV survey typically starts from £180–£350. Small channel drain installs are often £600–£1,500, while French drains commonly range from £1,200–£3,500 depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways usually fall between £1,500–£4,500, influenced by soil infiltration and crate size. We provide a written breakdown after a site visit.
Many jobs complete quickly once the design is confirmed. A CCTV survey and report can be done in a few hours. Installing a short run of channel drainage typically takes 1 day, while a French drain or land drain system is usually 1–3 days depending on garden size and spoil removal. Soakaways often take 1–2 days. Timescales change with access restrictions, depth, and how much paving or lawn needs reinstating.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development, especially like-for-like repairs, French drains, and soakaways within your boundary. However, rules can apply if you’re altering a front garden/driveway, working near a party wall, or connecting to public sewers. Some properties may also have restrictions or require consent for works affecting trees or highways drainage. We check the relevant London Borough of Lambeth/Wandsworth guidance and advise what’s needed before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying drainage installations we supply and fit, covering workmanship and installation-related failures such as incorrect falls, poor connections, or defective bedding. The warranty applies when systems are used as intended and not altered by third parties. We also include practical advice on maintenance, such as keeping gullies clear and checking rodding points. Any manufacturer warranties on components are passed on where applicable.
We offer several proven options depending on the problem and layout. Popular choices include French drains with perforated pipe and clean gravel, land drains for lawns, modular crate soakaways, and channel drains in polymer concrete or uPVC with metal grates. For roof water, we can improve gutter drainage with new downpipe runs and trapped gullies. We assess levels, soil infiltration and aesthetics, then recommend a design that balances performance, cost and ease of maintenance.
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