Fine Landscaping provides Drainage Contractors in Sutton to keep gardens and driveways dry year-round. From French drains to soakaways and CCTV surveys, we diagnose the cause and fix it properly. Expect tidy workmanship, clear options, and long-lasting results.
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If heavy rain leaves puddles that linger, your drainage may be undersized, blocked, or simply missing. Our team installs practical solutions across Sutton, including Cheam and Carshalton, tailored to the way your garden is used. We regularly work near Sutton High Street and around SM1, where surface water can collect on patios and paths. The aim is simple: move water away safely and prevent repeat flooding.
Homes in the London Borough of Sutton range from Victorian terraces to 1930s semis and newer developments, and each needs a different approach. Older properties often have compacted ground and legacy pipework that struggles during downpours. 1930s gardens can suffer from clay-heavy soil and shallow gradients that push water back towards the house. We design drainage that suits your plot, access, and existing landscaping without unnecessary disruption.
We start with an on-site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to pinpoint breaks, silt build-up, or poor falls. You’ll receive a clear recommendation—French drains, land drains, channel drains, or a soakaway—based on what will actually solve the issue. Our installations are neat, with careful reinstatement of lawns, borders, and paving. Local homeowners choose us for transparent communication, dependable scheduling, and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Sutton’s mix of clay pockets and compacted suburban gardens can slow infiltration, especially after landscaping or new paving. We plan routes that work with typical side access on 1930s semis and tighter access on terraces, and we consider where spoil and materials can be safely stored. Where front drives meet the pavement, we help you choose compliant surface drainage and discharge options. As drainage contractors Sutton area homeowners rely on, we design for real rainfall and everyday use.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and the drainage type. As a guide, small surface drainage fixes or channel drains often start around £450–£1,200. A French drain or land drain run may be £1,200–£3,500 depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways commonly range from £1,800–£5,000+, especially if excavation is deeper or space is limited. CCTV surveys are typically £180–£450.
Many straightforward jobs—like adding channel drains or a short land drain—take 1–2 days. A full garden drainage scheme with French drains and a soakaway is often 2–5 days, depending on excavation volume and reinstatement. Timescales can increase if access is tight, ground is very wet, or we uncover damaged pipework that needs repair. We’ll confirm a realistic schedule after the site visit.
Most garden drainage works are permitted development, particularly where you’re improving drainage within your boundary and not altering ground levels significantly. However, rules can apply if you’re changing driveway surfacing, working near trees, or directing water towards a public sewer or highway drain. We’ll advise on suitable discharge options and check any relevant constraints for your street. If permissions are needed, we’ll help you prepare the details.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on installed drainage systems, covering defects in installation and failures caused by workmanship issues. This includes correctly laid pipework, connections, and drainage runs installed to the agreed design. The warranty doesn’t cover misuse, accidental damage, or blockages caused by third-party works, but we can provide maintenance advice to reduce risk. Keep your paperwork, and we’ll respond quickly if a problem arises.
We offer several proven options: French drains with perforated pipe and clean gravel, soakaways using modular crates or traditional rubble (where appropriate), land drains for lawns, and channel drains for patios and driveways. Gutter drainage can be upgraded with new underground runs and rodding access points. We’ll help you choose based on soil type, available space, and where the water can legally discharge. As drainage contractors in London Borough of Sutton, we design for durability and easy maintenance.
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