Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Holland Park for gardens, patios and driveways that won’t stay soggy. From French drains to CCTV surveys, we find the cause and fix it properly.
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Persistent puddles, damp edging and overflowing gullies can quickly spoil a garden in Holland Park. We design and install practical drainage solutions around patios, lawns and planting beds, including French drains, channel drains and soakaways. Whether you’re near Holland Park itself or closer to the Design Museum, we tailor the system to the site. Our aim is simple: move water away safely and keep your outdoor space usable year-round.
The Holland Park property mix—large Victorian houses, mansion conversions and other period homes—often comes with mature gardens, older drainage runs and tricky levels. In W11 and W14 we regularly see compact side returns, basement lightwells and paved courtyards that need careful falls and discreet outlets. We’re experienced working around heritage details, established planting and premium hardscaping. If you’ve got a waterlogged garden, we’ll address both surface water and what’s happening below ground.
We start with a site visit and clear recommendations, then confirm routes, depths and discharge points before any digging. Where needed, we use CCTV surveys to locate breaks, silt build-up or collapsed sections and avoid unnecessary excavation. Installations are completed neatly with reinstatement of paving, turf or gravel, and we test flows before sign-off. Homeowners choose our drainage contractors holland park area because the work is tidy, documented and built to last.
Working as drainage contractors in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea means planning for tight access, resident parking controls and careful waste removal. Around Kensington, Notting Hill and Shepherd’s Bush, we often deal with mixed ground, old pipework and gardens altered over decades. We design systems that respect boundaries, protect neighbouring properties and suit premium finishes. Where discharge options are limited, we prioritise compliant soakaways and controlled surface drainage.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and how much excavation and reinstatement is required. As a guide, small surface drainage fixes or channel drain runs often start from £650–£1,500. French drains for a typical garden edge are commonly £1,800–£4,500. Soakaways can range from £2,500–£7,500+ depending on size and ground conditions. CCTV surveys are usually £250–£600, depending on length and reporting.
Minor works such as a short channel drain or gully adjustment can be completed in 1 day. A French drain installation is typically 2–4 days, depending on length, depth and reinstatement (paving, turf, gravel). Soakaways often take 2–5 days, especially where access is restricted for machinery. Timescales are affected by underground services, disposal routes, and whether we need CCTV investigation before repairs.
Most garden drainage works are classed as permitted development, particularly like-for-like repairs, French drains, and discreet channel drains. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near a listed building, or affecting a shared boundary or party wall. Discharging water to public sewers also has restrictions. We check the practical compliance points, advise on any permissions, and can liaise with the council or your managing agent if needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installation workmanship, covering issues such as failed joints, incorrect falls, or installation-related blockages. It applies when the system is used as designed and not damaged by later building works, tree root intrusion from newly planted specimens, or misuse (e.g., concrete washout). We also document what’s been installed and where, making future maintenance straightforward. Manufacturer warranties apply to specific components where relevant.
We offer French drains with perforated pipe and graded aggregates, land drains for larger runs, and soakaways using modular crates or traditional rubble where appropriate. For surface water, we install channel drains with galvanised, stainless or black grates to suit period paving, plus discreet gully pots where needed. Gutter drainage can be upgraded with new downpipe connections and silt traps. We recommend the best option after assessing levels, soil type and discharge constraints.
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