Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Stockwell to solve flooding, pooling and damp-prone gardens. From French drains and soakaways to CCTV surveys, we design drainage that lasts. Fast local response from our Norbury base, around 15 minutes away.
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If your garden is staying soggy after rain or water is collecting near the house, our drainage team can help. We install French drains, land drains, channel drains and surface drainage tailored to Stockwell’s streets and gardens. We regularly work near Stockwell tube station and around SW9, where run-off from hard landscaping can overwhelm older drainage. A CCTV survey can quickly pinpoint collapsed pipes, silt build-up or poor falls.
Stockwell’s mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and post-war estates often comes with compact rear gardens and shared boundaries. Older properties may have shallow drains, patched pipework or historic alterations that cause bottlenecks. We plan solutions that respect existing services, basements and extensions, while improving discharge and preventing water tracking back towards foundations. For homeowners in the drainage contractors Stockwell area, we focus on neat finishes and minimal disruption.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil conditions and where the water is coming from, then recommend the most effective route: soakaways, gutter drainage upgrades, or new channel drains at thresholds. Where needed, we use CCTV surveys to confirm pipe condition before any digging. Our installations are built for performance and easy maintenance, with clear handover advice. Local clients choose us for tidy workmanship, transparent options and dependable aftercare.
Working across the London Borough of Lambeth, we’re used to tight access, resident parking controls and busy streets near Stockwell Park. Many gardens sit lower than adjoining paving, so we set accurate falls and choose drainage that won’t silt up. We also account for shared runs and neighbouring boundaries common in terraces and estates. If discharge options are limited, we design storage and infiltration solutions that suit the site.
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Costs in Stockwell vary by access, depth, pipe runs and whether you need a CCTV survey first. As a guide, minor gutter drainage improvements or short channel drain runs often start from £450–£1,200. French drains and land drains commonly fall between £1,500–£4,500 depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways typically range £1,800–£6,000, influenced by soil conditions and crate size.
Small jobs such as a short channel drain or gutter connection can often be completed in 1 day. A French drain or land drain installation is usually 2–4 days, depending on garden size, spoil removal and how much paving or lawn needs reinstating. Soakaways can take 2–5 days, especially if excavation is deeper. CCTV surveys are typically completed within a few hours, with a report shortly after.
Most garden drainage improvements are classed as permitted development and don’t need planning permission, particularly when you’re improving infiltration or directing water away from buildings. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near a public highway, or connecting to certain drainage systems. We’ll advise on best practice, check any Lambeth requirements where relevant, and ensure the design manages surface water responsibly.
Yes. Our drainage installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship on the system we install, such as French drains, land drains, channel drains and soakaway connections. The warranty is valid when the system is used as intended and maintained (for example, keeping gullies and grates clear). We also provide practical guidance on maintenance and can return for periodic checks if you’d like ongoing support.
We offer several options to suit Stockwell gardens and driveways, including perforated land drain pipe with clean gravel, geotextile membranes to reduce silt, and modular soakaway crates sized to your plot. For surface water, we install channel drains with discreet grates in polymer concrete or uPVC. Gutter drainage can be upgraded with new gullies and leaf protection. We’ll recommend the best combination after checking levels, soil and discharge routes.
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