Need Drainage Contractors in East Dulwich to solve standing water and soggy lawns? We design and install French drains, soakaways and channel drains that work with your property and garden layout. Expect clean workmanship, clear advice and reliable results.
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If your garden stays boggy after rain or water pools on paving, the cause is usually poor surface run-off or saturated ground. We install French drains, land drains and channel drains to move water away safely and discreetly. Across SE22, from Lordship Lane to Peckham Rye, we help homeowners prevent puddling, damp edges and erosion. Where needed, we also carry out CCTV surveys to pinpoint hidden issues before any digging starts.
East Dulwich homes often include Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions with compact rear gardens and narrow side returns. That can make drainage upgrades tricky, especially where old gullies, shared runs or altered patios affect flow. Our team understands how to route gutter drainage and surface drainage without compromising mature planting or period features. We regularly work around Dulwich Village and Nunhead where access and levels can vary from plot to plot.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil conditions and where the water is coming from, then recommend the most effective option—soakaway, French drain, land drain, or a combined system. Installations are planned to minimise disruption, keep spoil controlled and leave a neat finish to lawns, borders and paving. You’ll get a clear scope of works, sensible timescales and aftercare guidance. Homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
In the drainage contractors east dulwich area, we often see mixed ground conditions and gardens altered over decades, which can create low spots and trapped run-off. Parking and access around SE22 streets can be tight, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. We also consider existing shared drains and older clay pipework common in period streets. As drainage contractors in London Borough of Southwark, we work with practical, compliant solutions that suit local property layouts.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and how much water needs managing. As a guide in East Dulwich, small surface drainage fixes or channel drains often start around £450–£1,200. French drains typically range from £1,200–£3,500 depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways are commonly £1,800–£5,000, especially if excavation is deeper or spoil removal is complex. CCTV surveys are usually £180–£450.
Many jobs are completed in 1–3 days, such as a short French drain run, a new channel drain, or targeted gutter drainage improvements. Larger soakaways or combined surface-and-land-drain systems can take 3–7 days, particularly where access is restricted or reinstatement involves paving and edging. Timescales depend on excavation depth, weather, ground conditions, and whether we uncover damaged pipework that needs repair after a CCTV survey.
Most garden drainage installations—French drains, land drains, soakaways and channel drains—are usually permitted development and don’t require planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near boundaries, dealing with a listed building, or connecting to public sewers. We’ll advise on best practice for directing water to a soakaway rather than the highway, and we’ll flag any permissions or consents that may apply before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installations, covering workmanship and the correct installation of components we supply (such as pipes, geotextiles, channel drains and soakaway crates). The warranty is designed to give peace of mind against failures caused by installation defects. It doesn’t cover issues caused by external factors like tree root ingress into existing pipes, third-party damage, or severe ground movement, but we’ll always advise on prevention.
We tailor the design to your garden and budget. Popular options include gravel-filled French drains with geotextile wrap, perforated land drain pipework, modular soakaway crates, and discreet channel drains with galvanised or polymer grates. For surface water, we can add falls to paving and connect to a soakaway where suitable. We’ll explain pros and cons, check levels, and choose a solution that balances performance, appearance and maintenance.
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