Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Sidcup to tackle flooding, pooling and soggy lawns. From French drains to soakaways and CCTV surveys, we design fixes that last.
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If your garden is holding water after rain, the cause is usually poor falls, compacted ground or blocked runs. Our team installs surface drainage, channel drains and land drains to move water away safely. We regularly work around Sidcup High Street and near Foots Cray Meadows, where heavy downpours can overwhelm older drainage layouts. Expect a tidy site, clear advice and a solution matched to your property.
Sidcup’s mix of 1930s semis, Victorian houses and newer developments often comes with different drainage challenges. Rear gardens behind semis can suffer from clay-heavy soil and limited outfalls, while modern plots may have tight boundaries and shared drainage routes. We tailor soakaways, gutter drainage and French drains to suit access, levels and existing services. Homeowners across DA14 and DA15 rely on us to keep patios, lawns and driveways usable year-round.
We start with a practical inspection and, where needed, a CCTV survey to confirm blockages, collapses or root ingress. You’ll receive a clear plan showing routes, depths and discharge points, then we install with minimal disruption and proper reinstatement. All work is tested on completion, with photos available for your records. Clients choose us for straightforward communication, neat workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
In the drainage contractors sidcup area, we often encounter clay subsoil that slows natural percolation, so sizing and depth matter. Many streets around DA14/DA15 have narrow access and on-street parking, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. We also consider levels typical of 1930s plots and older gutter connections to prevent backflow. Where council guidance applies, we align discharge methods with best practice for the London Borough of Bexley.
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Costs depend on the type of system and how much excavation is required. As a guide, small surface drainage or channel drain runs often start from £600–£1,500. French drains commonly range from £1,200–£3,500 depending on length and depth. Soakaways can be £1,500–£4,500+, especially if access is tight or ground is clay-heavy. CCTV surveys are typically £180–£450 depending on scope.
Most straightforward jobs, such as installing a short channel drain or reconnecting gutter drainage, take 1–2 days. French drains and land drains typically take 2–5 days depending on length, spoil removal and reinstatement. Soakaways can take 2–4 days, longer if machinery access is limited or the ground is very wet. Timescales are influenced by weather, existing services, and whether a CCTV survey identifies additional repairs.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development and don’t require planning permission, especially when you’re managing water within your property using soakaways, French drains or surface channels. That said, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near boundaries, or discharging to a public sewer or watercourse. We’ll advise on the safest compliant approach and can help you check any relevant guidance for the London Borough of Bexley before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying drainage installations, covering workmanship and the correct installation of specified components such as pipework, geotextiles, and drainage aggregates. The warranty is based on the agreed design and assumes normal use and maintenance, such as keeping gullies clear. If an issue arises related to our installation, we’ll investigate promptly and put it right. Warranty details are confirmed in writing with your quote.
We offer several proven options depending on your layout and soil: French drains with perforated pipe and clean stone, crate or rubble soakaways, land drains to intercept groundwater, and channel drains in polymer concrete or uPVC with galvanised or stainless grates. For patios and driveways, we can integrate discreet linear channels and silt traps. We’ll recommend the best combination after checking falls, discharge points, and whether a CCTV survey is needed.
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