Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in South Croydon to tackle standing water, blocked runs and soggy lawns. From French drains and soakaways to channel drains and CCTV surveys, we install tidy, long-lasting drainage that protects your home and garden.
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If your garden floods after heavy rain or your patio stays slick for days, we can help. Our team installs surface drainage, land drains and discreet channel drains designed for CR2 properties. We regularly work near South Croydon station and along routes towards Lloyd Park, where runoff can quickly overwhelm older drainage. The result is firmer lawns, cleaner paving and fewer damp-related issues around the house.
South Croydon’s leafy streets include large detached houses, 1930s semis and Victorian villas, each with different drainage challenges. Clay-heavy ground and mature planting can slow soakage, while older downpipes may discharge too close to foundations. We design solutions that suit the plot—whether that’s a soakaway for roof water, or a French drain to relieve a waterlogged garden. Homeowners in Sanderstead, Selsdon and Purley often call us to fix recurring puddles without ruining the look of the garden.
We start with a clear site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to pinpoint collapses, silt build-up or misconnected runs. You’ll receive a practical plan, tidy workmanship and careful reinstatement of lawns, borders and paving. We use proven gradients, correct pipe sizing and suitable aggregates to keep water moving. Our local clients choose us because we turn persistent problems into reliable, maintainable drainage.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Croydon, we’re used to variable ground conditions, including slow-draining clay and compacted lawns. Access can be tight on residential roads around CR2, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and parking to minimise disruption. We also design around established trees and sloping plots near green spaces such as Croham Hurst Woods. Every system is set out to protect neighbouring boundaries and keep surface water controlled.
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Costs vary with the length of runs, depth of excavation and whether you need a soakaway or just surface drainage. As a guide, small channel drain installations often start around £600–£1,500, while French drains commonly fall between £1,500–£4,500 depending on scope. Soakaways and new downpipe connections are frequently £1,200–£3,500. CCTV surveys are typically £180–£450. We provide a detailed, itemised quotation after a site visit.
Many straightforward jobs—such as adding a short channel drain or improving gutter drainage—can be completed in 1 day. French drains and land drains usually take 2–4 days depending on length, depth and reinstatement requirements. Larger soakaway projects can take 2–5 days, especially if access is limited or ground is heavy clay. Timescales are affected by weather, spoil removal, and whether CCTV surveys reveal repairs to existing pipework.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development and don’t need planning permission, particularly when you’re dealing with surface water within your own boundary. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near protected trees, or affecting a shared access or boundary. If you’re connecting to existing drains or working close to the highway, additional consents may apply. We’ll advise on what’s needed and can liaise with the council where appropriate.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installation workmanship, covering issues such as failed joints, incorrect falls, or installation-related blockages under normal use. It also includes defects arising from our reinstatement work where relevant. The warranty doesn’t cover damage caused by third-party works, misuse, or extreme events beyond design assumptions, but we’ll always help diagnose problems quickly. We also supply care guidance to keep systems performing well.
We tailor the design to the problem and the look of your garden. Popular options include French drains with perforated pipe and clean gravel, modular soakaway crates with geotextile wrapping, and linear channel drains with galvanised or composite grates for patios and driveways. For surface drainage, we can add discreet gullies and connect downpipes to new runs. We’ll explain pros, cons and maintenance needs, then recommend the best-value solution for your property.
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