Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Lee Green for gardens, driveways and problem patios. From French drains to soakaways and CCTV surveys, we stop standing water and protect your home. Fast site visits from our Norbury base—around 30 minutes away.
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If your garden is holding water after rain, the cause is often blocked runs, poor falls or compacted ground. Our team fixes waterlogged gardens across SE12, including homes near Lee station and the Lee Green crossroads. We install and repair surface drainage, channel drains and gutter drainage so water is directed away from lawns, patios and foundations. Where needed, we confirm the issue first with CCTV surveys before any digging starts.
Lee Green’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and 1930s houses often comes with older drainage layouts and extensions that change how water moves. Rear access can be tight, and many gardens have been re-levelled over the years, creating low spots that collect water. We design land drains, French drains and soakaways that suit your plot size and the way your property is used. Whether you’re close to Manor House Gardens or towards Hither Green, we tailor the solution to your ground conditions and drainage routes.
We start with a site assessment, then propose a clear plan showing drain lines, depths and discharge points. Work is carried out neatly with minimal disruption, and we test flow before we leave. You’ll get straightforward communication, photo updates if you’re not at home, and advice on keeping gullies and gutters running freely. Homeowners choose us because our fixes are built to last, not patched for a quick win.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we plan around residential parking, access widths and shared boundaries. In the Lee Green area, many rear gardens sit lower than adjoining patios or outbuildings, so we prioritise correct falls and safe discharge routes. We also factor in existing gutter runs and older clay pipes commonly found around SE12. Where permissions or connections are unclear, we help you confirm requirements before work begins.
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Costs vary with access, depth and how much reinstatement is needed. In Lee Green, simple surface drainage upgrades or short channel drain runs often start around £600–£1,500. French drains and land drains for a typical rear garden are commonly £1,800–£4,500. Soakaways and more complex solutions, especially with CCTV surveys and multiple collection points, can range from £2,500–£7,500+.
Many jobs are completed in 1–3 days, such as a channel drain along a driveway or a short French drain to relieve a lawn. Larger schemes—multiple land drains, a new soakaway, or reworking falls across a patio—often take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on access for machinery, the amount of excavation, weather, and whether we uncover damaged pipework that needs repair or replacement.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development, particularly where you’re managing surface water within your property using soakaways, French drains or channel drains. Planning permission may be needed if you’re making major changes to levels, working near protected trees, or altering a driveway in ways that affect highway drainage. Rules can also differ for listed buildings or conservation areas. We’ll advise what applies and help you check before starting.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installations, covering workmanship and the correct installation of components such as land drains, French drains, channel drains and soakaway connections. The warranty applies when the system is used as designed and not damaged by later building works or unapproved alterations. We also explain simple maintenance—like keeping gutters clear—to help your drainage perform year after year.
We offer perforated land drain pipe with geotextile wrap, gravel-filled French drains, modular soakaway crates, traditional rubble soakaways, and surface channel drains with galvanised or composite grates. For gutter drainage, we can renew downpipe connections and add rodding access points. Design choices depend on soil type, available space and discharge options. We’ll recommend the best layout after assessing levels and, where useful, completing a CCTV survey.
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