Fine Landscaping are trusted Drainage Contractors in Hither Green, solving pooling water and soggy lawns for SE13 homes. From French drains and soakaways to CCTV surveys, we design drainage that lasts. Expect clean, careful workmanship and clear pricing from start to finish.
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If your garden stays saturated after rain, drainage is usually the missing link. We install French drains, land drains, channel drains and surface drainage to move water away efficiently. Homeowners near Hither Green station and Mountsfield Park often call us when patios, side returns or lawns start holding water. We’ll pinpoint the cause and put in a system that suits your plot and usage.
Hither Green’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis can suffer from compacted ground, altered levels and older rainwater runs. Rear access can be tight, so we plan materials delivery and excavation to minimise disruption. Whether you’re in SE13 near Manor Park or bordering Lee, we tailor the layout to existing paths, planting and outbuildings. The result is drainage that works without spoiling the look of your garden.
We start with a site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to confirm routes, blockages and fall. You’ll receive a practical proposal covering discharge options such as soakaways, gutter drainage connections and channel drain placement. Our team protects paving and lawns, keeps spoil controlled, and leaves the site tidy each day. Work is backed by our 10-year warranty, which is why many local homeowners recommend us.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we’re used to mixed ground conditions and gardens reshaped over decades. In Hither Green, access can be via narrow side passages, so we plan compact machinery and staged spoil removal. We also consider gutter outfalls, neighbouring boundaries and safe discharge locations to avoid future disputes. Parking and deliveries are scheduled to reduce disruption on residential streets around SE13.
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Costs vary with length, depth, disposal and whether you need a soakaway or CCTV survey. As a guide, small fixes such as a short channel drain or localised surface drainage often start from £450–£1,200. French drains and land drains typically range £1,200–£3,500 for most gardens. New soakaways are commonly £1,500–£4,500 depending on size and excavation conditions. We’ll confirm after a site visit.
Many domestic drainage jobs in SE13 take 1–3 days, such as installing a short French drain run, channel drains and reconnecting gutter drainage. Larger schemes—multiple runs, a new soakaway, or significant regrading—often take 3–7 working days. Timescales depend on access, depth, ground conditions, weather, and how much paving or lawn needs lifting and reinstating. We’ll give a realistic schedule before work starts.
Most garden drainage works—French drains, land drains, channel drains and soakaways—are usually permitted development and don’t require planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near protected trees, or the property is listed or within a conservation area. We’ll advise on best practice and, where needed, help you check requirements with the London Borough of Lewisham before installation.
Yes. Our drainage installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and the correct installation of the system we supply (for example French drains, soakaways, land drains and channel drains). It covers failures caused by installation defects, such as incorrect falls or poor connections. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, severe ground movement, or blockages caused by misuse. We’ll explain what’s included in writing.
We can design systems using perforated land drain pipe with clean gravel, geotextile membranes to reduce silt, and inspection points for maintenance. For hardstanding, we often use polymer or concrete channel drains with heel-safe grates in black, galvanised or stainless finishes. Soakaways can be traditional rubble-filled pits or modern crate systems sized to your garden. We’ll recommend options based on fall, soil type and how you use the space.
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