Fine Landscaping are trusted Drainage Contractors in Denmark Hill, solving flooding and soggy lawns with practical, long-life systems. From French drains to channel drains and soakaways, we design solutions that suit SE5 properties. Book a site visit and CCTV survey for clear answers and clean workmanship.
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If your garden stays saturated after rain or water runs towards the house, our team can help. We install French drains, land drains, channel drains and gutter drainage to control surface water and protect foundations. Homeowners near Denmark Hill station and around King’s College Hospital often call us when patios puddle or lawns turn to mud. We’ll identify the cause and put in a system that actually moves water away.
Denmark Hill has a mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and purpose-built flats, each with different drainage challenges. Older rear gardens can have compacted ground, shallow falls and outdated gullies, while extensions and paved areas can reduce natural soakage. We regularly work across Camberwell and Herne Hill where access can be tight and levels are tricky. Our designs keep disruption low while improving day-to-day usability of outdoor spaces.
We start with a proper assessment, then confirm routes and outfalls using CCTV surveys where needed. You’ll get a clear plan covering falls, pipe sizes, soakaway positioning and how we’ll protect existing landscaping. Work is carried out neatly with careful reinstatement, and we keep you updated throughout. Local homeowners choose us because we’re straightforward, punctual and we stand behind our installations.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Southwark, we plan around narrow side returns, shared access and controlled parking common near SE5 streets. Ground conditions and garden levels vary between terraces and flats, so we check falls carefully and avoid sending water towards neighbouring plots. Where discharge options are limited, we design soakaways and land drains to comply with good practice. We also coordinate deliveries and waste removal to keep disruption minimal.
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Costs depend on the cause, access and how much excavation is required. Minor surface drainage improvements or short channel drain runs often start from around £600–£1,500. French drains and land drain installations commonly range £1,500–£4,000 depending on length and reinstatement. New soakaways are typically £2,000–£6,000, especially where digging is deeper or space is tight. A CCTV survey is usually £180–£450.
Many jobs are completed in 1–3 days, such as adding channel drains, improving gutter drainage or installing a short French drain. Larger schemes—multiple land drains, a new soakaway, or extensive regrading—often take 3–7 days. Timescales vary with access through Victorian terraces, the amount of spoil to remove, and whether we’re working around existing patios or planting. Weather and drying time for reinstatement can also affect completion.
Most garden drainage installations are permitted development, especially like-for-like improvements that manage rainwater within your boundary. However, rules can change if you’re altering a driveway, working near a public highway, connecting to a sewer, or your property is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll advise on the sensible approach and check what applies before work starts. Where needed, we can help you prepare information for Southwark requirements.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installation workmanship, covering issues such as failed joints, incorrect falls, or defects arising from how the system was fitted. It applies to systems we install including French drains, soakaways, land drains and channel drains. The warranty doesn’t cover misuse, third-party damage, or exceptional events beyond design assumptions. We also give aftercare guidance to keep gullies and channels clear and performing properly.
We install perforated land drain pipe with clean gravel, geotextile-wrapped French drains, modular soakaway crates, and traditional rubble soakaways where appropriate. For hardstanding, we fit polymer or galvanised channel drains with grates that suit paving styles and thresholds. Gutter drainage can be upgraded with new downpipes, gullies and silt traps to reduce blockages. We’ll recommend the best option based on soil behaviour, available outfall, and how you use the space.
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