Need Drainage Contractors in Streatham to stop pooling water and damp-prone ground? We install French drains, soakaways and channel drains with neat finishes and minimal disruption. From Streatham Hill to Streatham Vale, we keep gardens and driveways draining properly.
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If your garden stays soggy after rain or water runs towards the house, effective drainage is the fix. We design and install surface drainage, land drains, channel drains and gutter drainage to control runoff and protect your property. Homeowners near Streatham Common and along Streatham High Road often call us to tackle standing water and overflowing gullies. We’ll identify the cause and install a system that works long-term, not just for one season.
Streatham’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, mansion flats and newer apartments brings a range of drainage challenges. Older terraces can have compacted ground, shallow falls and ageing rainwater connections, while modern blocks may need discreet channel drains and improved soakaway capacity. We regularly work across SW16 and SW2, including Streatham Park and Streatham Common, where access and levels can vary from plot to plot. Our solutions are sized for real rainfall and the way your outdoor space is used.
We start with a site visit, level checks and a clear plan of where water is coming from and where it should go. When needed, we carry out CCTV surveys to confirm pipe condition, locate blockages and avoid unnecessary digging. Work is completed with tidy trenching, correct gradients, proper backfill and clean reinstatement of paving, lawns or borders. Local homeowners choose us for straightforward advice, punctual crews and a 10-year warranty on installed drainage systems.
As drainage contractors streatham area homeowners rely on, we’re familiar with Lambeth’s varied ground conditions and tight access around period streets. Parking and skip placement can be tricky near busier routes like Streatham High Road, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Many gardens have older paving, raised beds and mature planting, so we route land drains and surface channels to minimise disruption. We also advise on compliant discharge options and sustainable drainage where appropriate.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and how much excavation is required. As a guide, small surface drainage improvements or a short channel drain run often start from around £450–£1,200. French drains for a typical garden edge are commonly £1,200–£3,500. New soakaways (including excavation and crates) are often £1,800–£4,500+, especially where ground is heavy or space is limited. CCTV surveys usually range from £180–£450.
Most jobs are completed quickly once the design is agreed. A CCTV survey can often be done in 1–2 hours. Installing a short channel drain or reconnecting gutter drainage typically takes half a day to a day. French drains and land drains usually take 1–3 days depending on length, depth and reinstatement. Soakaways often take 1–2 days, but can take longer if access is restricted or extra spoil removal is needed.
Most garden drainage installations are permitted development and won’t need planning permission, especially where you’re improving drainage within your boundary. However, rules can apply if you’re altering a front garden, changing a driveway surface, working near a public sewer, or discharging water beyond your property. In Lambeth, we check the practical constraints, advise on suitable outfalls, and can recommend when you should contact the council or a water authority before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our installed drainage systems, covering workmanship and the correct installation of components such as French drains, soakaway crates, channel drains and pipe connections. The warranty applies when the system is used as designed and not damaged by later building works or tree root intrusion beyond reasonable control. We also explain maintenance steps, such as keeping gullies clear and checking leaf guards, to help performance stay consistent.
We tailor the design to the problem and the finish you want. Popular options include French drains with geotextile and clean gravel, perforated land drain pipe runs, soakaway crates with silt traps, and polymer concrete or uPVC channel drains with galvanised or black grates. For roof water, we can add leaf guards, new downpipe connections and rodding access points. We’ll recommend the best combination after checking levels, soil type and available space.
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