Fine Landscaping are trusted Drainage Contractors in Pollards Hill, solving flooding and poor run-off for SW16 homes. From French drains and soakaways to channel drains and CCTV surveys, we design fixes that last. Get clear advice, tidy workmanship, and reliable aftercare.
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If your garden stays soggy after rain or water pools by the patio, our team can help. We provide surface drainage, land drains, channel drains and gutter drainage tailored to Pollards Hill homes. Local clients near Pollards Hill Recreation Ground and around SW16 often call us for persistent puddling and lawn die-back. We pinpoint the cause, then install the right system to move water away safely.
Pollards Hill is a quiet residential area with great green space, but many plots can struggle with run-off during heavy downpours. We regularly work on 1930s semis, post-war housing and maisonettes where older gullies, compacted soil or altered levels create waterlogged gardens. Access can be tight on some drives and side passages, so we plan materials and spoil removal carefully. If you’re in Norbury, Mitcham or Streatham Vale, we’re only 5 minutes away.
Our process starts with a site visit and, where needed, CCTV surveys to check existing pipework and locate blockages or collapses. We then propose a practical solution—such as a soakaway, French drain, or channel drain run—explaining levels, discharge points and maintenance. Work is carried out neatly with clear communication and photo updates. Homeowners choose us because we turn up when we say we will and back installations with a 10-year warranty.
As drainage contractors in the Pollards Hill area, we’re used to narrow side access, shared paths and on-street parking considerations. We also understand the mix of older and updated drainage layouts common in the London Borough of Merton. Where gardens sit lower than neighbouring plots, we design falls and collection points to prevent backflow. We’ll advise on suitable discharge routes and keep work compliant and neighbour-friendly.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and how much excavation is needed. As a guide, CCTV surveys often start from around £150–£300. Small surface drainage or channel drain installations can be £600–£1,500, while French drains or land drains are commonly £1,200–£3,500 depending on length and reinstatement. New soakaways are often £1,500–£4,000+, especially where space is limited or soil is heavy.
Many jobs are completed in 1–2 days, such as fitting a short channel drain run or improving gutter drainage connections. French drains, land drains or soakaways typically take 2–5 days depending on the length, depth, and whether we’re reinstating paving, turf or planting beds. Timescales can increase if we uncover collapsed pipework, need a CCTV survey first, or if access requires smaller machinery and more hand-digging.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development and don’t need planning permission, especially where you’re dealing with surface water within your property. However, rules can apply if you’re altering a driveway with non-permeable surfacing, working near boundaries, or connecting to public sewers. We’ll talk you through discharge options and check any relevant guidance for the London Borough of Merton before work starts, so you stay compliant.
Yes. Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on our drainage installations, covering workmanship and the correct installation of components such as pipes, geotextiles, channel drains and soakaway crates (where specified). It also covers issues caused by installation defects, like poor falls or incorrect connections. Normal exclusions apply for misuse, third-party alterations, or blockages caused by external factors. We’ll explain maintenance steps to keep everything flowing.
We design systems around your space and the problem you’re seeing. Popular options include French drains with clean gravel and geotextile wrap, modular soakaway crates, perforated land drain pipework, and discreet channel drains in polymer concrete or uPVC with galvanised grates. For roof water, we can improve gutter drainage with new gullies and connections. We’ll recommend the best mix after checking levels, soil behaviour and available outfalls.
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