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Persistent puddles, damp patches and overflowing gullies are common issues around SE15, especially after heavy rain. Fine Landscaping installs practical drainage solutions in Nunhead, from surface drainage and channel drains to soakaways and land drains. We regularly work near Nunhead Cemetery and Telegraph Hill Park, where gardens often need better falls and controlled run-off. The result is a drier, safer outdoor space with less mess and fewer slip hazards.
Nunhead’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period cottages can hide ageing drainage runs and compacted ground from decades of use. Side access can be tight, so we plan excavations, spoil removal and reinstatement carefully to protect paving, borders and boundaries. If you’re on the Peckham, Brockley or East Dulwich side of Nunhead, we’ll assess how neighbouring levels and shared paths affect water movement. Our drainage contractors Nunhead area approach is always tailored to your plot, not a one-size-fits-all trench.
We start with a site visit to identify where water is coming from and where it can safely discharge. Where needed, we carry out CCTV surveys to locate blockages, collapsed sections or poor connections before any digging begins. You’ll receive a clear proposal covering the drainage type, depths, gradients and reinstatement, plus a tidy worksite and respectful scheduling. Homeowners choose us for transparent communication, durable materials and workmanship backed by a long warranty.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Southwark, we’re used to narrow access, controlled parking and careful waste removal on residential streets. Ground conditions can vary, with compacted clay-like soils increasing surface water and slowing soakage. Near Nunhead Green and the older housing stock, we often find historic drainage routes that need mapping and upgrading. We adapt designs to suit levels, boundaries and safe discharge points while keeping disruption low.
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Costs vary with access, depth, soil type and the drainage solution. As a guide, a CCTV survey typically starts from £180–£350. Small surface drainage or channel drain runs often fall around £750–£1,800. French drains and land drains are commonly £1,500–£4,000 depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways are often £2,000–£6,000+ based on size, excavation and disposal.
Most straightforward drainage jobs take 1–3 days, such as a short channel drain or a small French drain run. Larger schemes—multiple land drains, a new soakaway, or significant regrading—usually take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on access for materials and spoil removal, how much reinstatement is needed, and what we find once we expose existing pipework. Wet weather can also slow excavation and compaction.
Many garden drainage improvements are permitted development, especially like-for-like repairs, French drains, and soakaways within your boundary. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near protected trees, affecting a shared access, or if your property is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll advise on what’s likely required, check practical discharge options, and help you stay compliant with Southwark guidance before work begins.
Yes. Our drainage installations come with a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the systems we supply and fit, including French drains, land drains, channel drains and soakaway construction. It covers defects arising from installation, such as incorrect falls, poor connections or premature failure due to workmanship. It doesn’t cover misuse, third-party damage, or blockages caused by external factors like building debris introduced later. We also provide maintenance advice to keep everything flowing.
We install French drains with clean gravel and geotextile, perforated land drain pipework, and channel drains in polymer concrete or uPVC with various grate finishes. For soakaways, we offer crate systems or traditional rubble soakaways where suitable, sized to your run-off. We can also improve gutter drainage with new connections and rodding access. We’ll recommend options based on soil permeability, available space, and how you want the finished garden to look.
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