Drainage Contractors in Penge you can rely on for dry lawns, safer patios and clear run-off. From French drains and soakaways to CCTV surveys, we fix the cause—not just the puddles. Based 15 minutes away in Norbury, we respond quickly across SE20.
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If your garden floods after heavy rain or your patio stays slick for days, the issue is usually poor falls, compacted ground or blocked runs. We install and repair French drains, land drains, channel drains and gutter drainage to move water away properly. Homeowners around Penge High Street and Alexandra Recreation Ground often call us when lawns become boggy or water pools by steps and side returns. We’ll pinpoint the problem and design a solution that suits your plot and budget.
Penge’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions can create tricky drainage layouts, especially where rear access is narrow. Many properties in SE20 have older gullies, mixed pipework, or extensions that changed the original ground levels. We’re used to working in the drainage contractors Penge area, including Anerley and Crystal Palace, where gardens vary from long, shaded plots to compact courtyards. Our approach balances performance with neat finishes that suit period homes.
We start with a site visit and, where needed, a CCTV survey to confirm blockages, breaks or incorrect connections. Then we propose a clear plan—often combining surface drainage with soakaways or land drains—to prevent repeat issues. Work is carried out cleanly with careful reinstatement of paving, turf and borders, and we keep you updated at each stage. Local homeowners choose us for straightforward advice, dependable scheduling and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Ground conditions across Penge can vary, with compacted clay-like soils in some gardens slowing infiltration and increasing surface pooling. Access can be tight behind terraces, so we plan material drops, spoil removal and machinery choice to minimise disruption. We also consider local highway and drainage connections and keep installations compliant with best practice in the London Borough of Bromley. If parking is limited near Penge East station or busier roads, we schedule efficiently and arrive prepared.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and how much water you need to manage. As a guide, CCTV surveys often start from around £150–£300. Small channel drain installs can be £600–£1,500, while French drains for a typical rear garden commonly range £1,500–£4,000+. Soakaways can be £1,200–£3,500 depending on size, crates, and excavation conditions. We provide a written, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Many jobs are completed in 1–3 days, such as installing channel drains or a short French drain run. Larger solutions—like combined land drains with a soakaway—often take 3–7 days, especially where access is through a house or side passage. Timescales depend on ground conditions, depth, existing services, and how much reinstatement is needed. We’ll confirm a realistic programme before starting and keep disruption to a minimum.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development and don’t need planning permission, particularly when you’re improving drainage rather than creating new hardstanding. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near boundaries, or connecting to certain drainage systems. In the London Borough of Bromley we also consider SuDS principles, permeable solutions, and any restrictions affecting period properties. We check the likely requirements and advise before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying drainage installations we supply and fit, covering workmanship and installation-related defects under normal use. This includes correctly installed French drains, land drains, channel drains and soakaway systems, provided they’re not altered by others and are maintained sensibly (for example, keeping gullies clear). We’ll explain what’s covered for your specific design and provide documentation on completion.
We tailor designs to your garden layout and how water behaves on site. Popular options include gravel-filled French drains, perforated land drain pipework, ACO-style channel drains with discreet grates, and modular soakaway crates wrapped in geotextile. For gutter drainage, we can add leaf guards, new gullies, or re-route downpipes into a soakaway. We’ll recommend the best combination after testing levels, soil infiltration and run-off paths.
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