Drainage Contractors in Earlsfield for gardens, patios and driveways that won’t stay waterlogged. We install French drains, soakaways and channel drains, backed by CCTV surveys and a tidy finish.
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If your garden puddles for days or rainwater runs towards the house, our team can help. We design and install French drains, soakaways and surface drainage tailored to SW18 homes. Working around Earlsfield station and along Garratt Lane, we’re used to tight side access and busy streets. The aim is simple: move water away safely and prevent repeat problems.
Earlsfield’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and flat conversions often have older gullies, shallow falls and compact rear gardens. That can lead to blocked runs, saturated lawns and damp patches near extensions. We regularly support homeowners across Wandsworth, Tooting and Southfields with upgrades that respect period features and small footprints. As drainage contractors earlsfield area residents rely on, we focus on discreet systems that don’t spoil the garden.
We start with a site visit, levels check and, where needed, CCTV surveys to pinpoint collapses, silt build-up or misconnected pipes. You’ll receive a clear plan covering land drains, channel drains, gutter drainage and discharge options. Our installs are neat, with spoil removed and surfaces reinstated properly. Fine Landscaping is based 15 minutes away, and every job is finished with a handover and maintenance guidance.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Wandsworth, we plan for mixed ground conditions and hidden services common in older streets. Around the River Wandle and Wandsworth Cemetery, water tables and clay-heavy pockets can affect soakaway performance, so we test and size systems carefully. We also factor in access routes, skip positioning and neighbour considerations on narrow roads. Where council guidance applies, we help you keep the design compliant and practical.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and how much excavation is required. As a guide, CCTV surveys typically start from £150–£300, while small surface drainage or channel drain runs often fall around £600–£1,500. French drains for a rear garden are commonly £1,500–£4,000 depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways can range from £1,800–£6,000+, especially if crate systems and deeper digs are needed.
Many straightforward jobs, such as installing a short channel drain or reconnecting gutter drainage, can be completed in 1 day. French drains and land drains for a typical Earlsfield rear garden usually take 2–4 days, including reinstatement. Soakaways often take 2–5 days depending on depth, spoil removal and whether machinery access is available. Timescales also depend on weather, underground obstructions and any CCTV findings.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development and won’t need planning permission, especially when you’re improving how water is managed on your own land. However, rules can apply if you’re altering a driveway, working near boundaries, connecting to public sewers, or dealing with listed buildings and certain conversions. We check discharge routes, permeable surfacing requirements and any relevant council guidance before work starts, so the solution is compliant and sensible.
Yes. Our drainage installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and the correct installation of the system components we supply and fit. This includes items such as French drain construction, channel drain setting, pipe connections and soakaway assembly. The warranty doesn’t cover misuse, accidental damage, or blockages caused by external factors such as building debris introduced later. We also explain simple maintenance steps to keep everything flowing.
We offer several options depending on the problem and the look you want. Popular choices include gravel-filled French drains with perforated pipe, modular soakaway crates with geotextile wrap, ACO-style channel drains with metal or plastic grates, and discreet gullies linked to land drains. For gutter drainage, we can upgrade downpipes, add leaf guards and improve connections. We’ll recommend the best layout after checking levels, soil and discharge options.
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