Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Norbury to fix flooding, pooling and soggy lawns. From French drains and soakaways to CCTV surveys, we design drainage that lasts.
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If your garden is holding water after rain, drainage is usually the quickest long-term fix. We install French drains, land drains, channel drains and surface drainage to move water away safely. Homeowners around Norbury station and Norbury High Street often call us for persistent puddling on patios and lawns. We also resolve blocked or collapsed runs with CCTV surveys before any digging starts.
Norbury homes range from Edwardian houses to 1930s semis and Victorian conversions, each with different ground levels and pipe routes. Older properties can have mixed drainage layouts, patched connections and tired gutter drainage that overflows into borders. We plan around tight side access, shared boundaries and existing hardscaping so you don’t lose usable space. Where needed, we add discreet inspection points for future maintenance.
We start with a site visit, levels check and (where appropriate) a CCTV survey to pinpoint the cause, not just the symptoms. You’ll receive a clear plan covering falls, discharge points and the right system—soakaway, land drain or channel drain—based on your garden. Our installations are tidy, properly backfilled and tested before sign-off. Local homeowners trust us for straightforward advice, careful workmanship and a 10-year warranty.
As drainage contractors norbury area homeowners rely on, we’re used to the mix of garden sizes and access constraints around SW16, including Pollards Hill. We factor in local fall, existing combined drainage and where water can legally discharge. Parking and material deliveries are planned to minimise disruption on residential streets. We also work with expectations and guidance relevant to drainage contractors in London Borough of Croydon projects.
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Costs vary with access, depth, pipe runs and whether a soakaway is required. As a guide, small surface drainage or channel drain sections often start around £600–£1,500. French drains and land drains for a typical rear garden are commonly £1,500–£4,000. Soakaways can range from £1,200–£3,500+, especially if excavation is deeper or spoil removal is difficult. CCTV surveys are usually £180–£350.
Most minor fixes, such as a short channel drain or gutter drainage improvements, take 1 day. French drains or land drains for an average SW16 garden typically take 2–4 days, depending on length, depth and reinstatement. Soakaways often take 1–3 days, but can take longer if ground is very wet or access is restricted. Timescales also depend on locating existing services and whether a CCTV survey is needed first.
In many cases, garden drainage, French drains and soakaways are permitted development and don’t require planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near boundaries, or the property is listed or in a conservation area. Discharge must be lawful and not cause nuisance to neighbours. We check practical compliance, advise on suitable outfalls, and can help you understand any Croydon-specific requirements before work begins.
Yes. Our drainage installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and the correct installation of the system we specify (for example, French drains, land drains, channel drains and soakaways). It includes issues 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 also provide maintenance guidance to keep everything flowing.
We offer several proven options depending on the problem and layout: perforated pipe French drains with clean gravel, land drains for lawns, channel drains with galvanised or polymer grates, and crate or rubble soakaways. For patios and drive edges, we can match grate styles to your paving. We’ll recommend pipe diameters, geotextiles and inspection points based on levels, soil type and expected flow, then explain the pros and costs clearly.
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