Need Drainage Contractors in Putney to fix standing water and soggy lawns? We design and install French drains, soakaways and channel drains that work long-term. Fast surveys, neat finishes, and minimal disruption across SW15.
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If your garden floods after heavy rain or water pools near the patio, we can help. Our team installs surface drainage, land drains and gutter drainage to move water safely away from your home. We regularly work near Putney Bridge and along the River Thames towpath, where sudden downpours can overwhelm older drainage routes. From small courtyards to larger plots, we tailor the solution to your site.
Putney’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus modern riverside apartments, often comes with legacy drainage issues and altered ground levels. In West Putney and East Putney we frequently see compacted soils, tired soakaways and blocked gullies causing waterlogged gardens. We also support homeowners in Roehampton and Putney Heath where larger gardens can hide long runs of failed land drains. Our approach suits period terraces, extensions and landscaped gardens alike.
We start with a clear assessment, then recommend the most effective route: French drains, soakaways, channel drains or targeted surface drainage. Where needed, we use CCTV surveys to locate breaks, silt build-up and root ingress before any digging begins. You’ll get a written scope, tidy workmanship and careful reinstatement of paving, turf or borders. Fine Landscaping is based just 25 minutes away, so follow-up support is straightforward.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Wandsworth, we plan around tighter access, resident parking controls and busy routes near Putney High Street. Gardens in SW15 can have mixed ground conditions, from compacted clay pockets to made-up ground from past landscaping. We design falls carefully and choose pipework and aggregates to reduce silt and improve flow. Where discharge options are limited, we prioritise compliant soakaways and discreet surface solutions.
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Costs depend on the cause of the flooding and how much excavation is required. For Putney homes, a small channel drain or gully upgrade might be £450–£1,200. French drains often range from £1,500–£4,500 depending on length and reinstatement. New soakaways typically fall between £2,000–£6,500, especially if access is tight. CCTV surveys are usually £180–£450, depending on coverage needed.
Many drainage jobs in Putney are completed in 1–3 days, such as installing channel drains, replacing gullies or adding short French drain runs. Larger projects—new soakaways, long land drains, or multiple problem areas—often take 3–7 days. Timescales vary with access (side passages, basements, steps), ground conditions, and how much paving or lawn needs lifting and reinstating. We confirm a schedule before work starts.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development, especially like-for-like repairs, French drains, channel drains and soakaways within your boundary. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near a boundary wall, or connecting to public drains. Properties with restrictions (such as conservation considerations) may need extra checks. We’ll advise on the London Borough of Wandsworth requirements and confirm the safest compliant discharge method before installation.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our installed drainage systems, covering workmanship and the correct installation of components such as pipes, channel drains, geotextiles and aggregates. It’s designed to give Putney homeowners confidence that the system will perform as specified when used normally and maintained sensibly. If an issue arises related to our installation, we’ll investigate and put it right. Warranty terms are provided in writing with your quote.
We install French drains with perforated pipe and clean stone, traditional rubble or crate soakaways, and land drains for longer runs across lawns. For hardstanding, we fit channel drains in polymer concrete or uPVC with galvanised or stainless grates. We also upgrade gutter drainage with new connections, rodding points and silt traps. We help you choose based on appearance, load requirements, access, and how quickly water needs moving away.
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