Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Purley for gardens, driveways and problem lawns. From French drains to soakaways and CCTV surveys, we fix flooding at the source. Fast local response from our Norbury base, around 15 minutes away.
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If rainwater is pooling on patios, running towards the house, or leaving lawns sodden, our team can put it right. We install French drains, soakaways, land drains and channel drains to control surface water and protect foundations. Homeowners around Purley Cross and Purley Way often call us after repeated flooding or blocked runs. We also resolve gutter drainage issues where downpipes discharge too close to the property.
Purley’s mix of large detached houses, 1930s homes and period properties means drainage problems vary from plot to plot. Older gardens in Purley Oaks can suffer from compacted ground and tired soakaways, while sloping sites nearer Riddlesdown may need careful interception and discharge planning. We tailor depths, gradients and outlet points to match your layout and existing services. Where access is tight, we use neat trenching methods and keep disruption controlled.
Our process starts with a site assessment and, where needed, a CCTV survey to confirm blockages, collapses or root ingress. We then design a system that moves water efficiently—without creating new issues elsewhere—using proper falls, clean access points and suitable aggregates. Work is completed to a clear specification, with tidy reinstatement of lawns, borders and paving edges. Local homeowners choose us for transparent options, reliable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Croydon, we’re used to the area’s varied gradients and mixed ground conditions near the North Downs. In CR8, plots can be large with long runs to manage, so we plan access, spoil removal and parking to keep the job moving. We also consider shared boundaries, existing outfalls and the best route for channel drains or land drains. Every design is adapted to your property style and the way water behaves on your site.
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Costs depend on the cause and the amount of excavation. As a guide, a CCTV survey typically starts from around £180–£350, while small surface drainage fixes or channel drain sections may be £600–£1,500. A new soakaway or French drain system for a garden often falls in the £1,800–£5,500 range. Complex sites, long runs, or reinstatement of paving can increase the total.
Many jobs are completed in 1–3 days, such as installing a short French drain, replacing a section of land drain, or fitting channel drains across a driveway. Larger soakaways, multiple runs, or projects requiring careful reinstatement of patios and lawns may take 4–7 days. Timescales depend on access, depth, ground conditions, weather, and whether a CCTV survey reveals additional repairs. We provide a clear programme before starting.
Most garden drainage improvements—French drains, soakaways, land drains and channel drains—are usually permitted development, especially when they don’t alter ground levels dramatically or affect public sewers. However, rules can change if you’re working near a highway, within a conservation area, or if discharge arrangements involve adopted drains. We’ll advise on the likely requirements and, where needed, help you check guidance for the London Borough of Croydon before work begins.
Yes. Our drainage installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and the performance of the system as installed, provided it’s used as intended and not damaged by later building works. We also specify appropriate materials—membranes, pipework and aggregates—to reduce silting and blockages. Where existing drains are reused, we’ll confirm condition via inspection or CCTV and note any limitations before proceeding.
We design systems using options such as perforated land drain pipe with clean stone, geotextile-wrapped French drains, modular soakaway crates, traditional rubble soakaways, and ACO-style channel drains with galvanised or polymer grates. We can also improve gutter drainage with new downpipe connections and rodding access. The best choice depends on soil type, available space, falls, and where water can safely disperse. We explain the pros and cons and recommend a durable, maintainable layout.
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