Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Hammersmith for gardens, patios and driveways. From French drains to soakaways and CCTV surveys, we stop flooding at the source. Expect tidy workmanship, clear reporting and long-lasting results.
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If your garden is holding water after rain, we’ll design a drainage solution that actually matches the site. Our team works across W6, including Brook Green and near Hammersmith Bridge, where heavy downpours can quickly overwhelm tired drainage runs. We install French drains, land drains and channel drains to protect lawns, patios and foundations. For persistent issues, we also carry out CCTV surveys to pinpoint blockages and collapsed sections.
Hammersmith has a mix of Victorian terraces, mansion flats and modern riverside developments, and each brings different drainage challenges. Older homes often have compacted ground, shallow falls and legacy pipework that struggles during storms. Newer builds can suffer from sealed surfaces and poorly placed outlets that push water back into the garden. Our drainage contractors Hammersmith area homeowners rely on will tailor gradients, pipe sizes and discharge points to suit the property and layout.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, runoff routes and existing gullies, then recommend the most effective option—surface drainage, soakaways, gutter drainage connections or a combined system. Where needed, a CCTV survey verifies exactly what’s happening below ground before we dig. You’ll receive a clear scope of works, tidy installation and thorough testing on completion. Homeowners choose us for dependable outcomes, transparent advice and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Access can be tight around King Street and terrace streets, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and working hours carefully. Ground conditions vary near the riverside, and high water tables can affect soakaway performance, so we design with realistic infiltration rates. We also consider shared drains and party boundaries common with mansion flats and terraces. As drainage contractors in London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, we adapt methods to minimise disruption and keep sites safe and compliant.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and whether we’re installing new runs or repairing existing ones. As a guide, simple channel drains or gully improvements often start from £450–£1,200. French drains and land drains typically range £1,500–£4,500 depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways are commonly £1,800–£6,000, influenced by crate size, excavation conditions and disposal. CCTV surveys usually fall around £180–£450.
Many small drainage upgrades can be completed in a day, such as adding a channel drain, improving a gully, or connecting gutter drainage to a suitable outlet. French drains and land drains usually take 1–3 days, depending on trench length, depth and reinstatement (turf, gravel or paving). Soakaways often take 1–2 days, but can extend if ground is difficult or access is restricted. Weather, parking and spoil removal can also affect timings.
Most garden drainage works are permitted development, especially where you’re improving drainage without changing ground levels significantly. However, rules can apply if you’re altering a front garden, connecting to certain outfalls, or working near listed buildings or conservation areas. We’ll advise on compliant discharge options, including keeping surface water on-site via soakaways where possible. If permissions or approvals are needed, we’ll help you understand what to apply for before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our drainage installations, covering issues caused by installation defects such as incorrect falls, poor jointing, or inadequate bedding and backfill. We also use quality pipes, geotextiles and drainage aggregates to reduce silt ingress and movement over time. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, severe ground movement, or blockages caused by misuse, but we can advise on maintenance to prevent problems.
We install French drains with perforated pipe and clean, graded gravel wrapped in geotextile to limit silt. For patios and driveways, we fit channel drains with galvanised, polymer or decorative grates to match finishes. Soakaways can be built with modern crate systems or traditional rubble, depending on space and infiltration. We also design land drains for lawns and connect gutter drainage to appropriate outfalls. We’ll recommend the best option after checking levels, soil and runoff routes.
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