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Sydenham gardens can quickly turn boggy after heavy rain, especially where lawns sit below patios or paths. We solve waterlogged gardens with practical drainage systems that suit real plots in SE26, from compact courtyards to long rear gardens. Whether you’re near Sydenham Wells Park or closer to Bell Green, we’ll control surface water and protect your home’s foundations. Our team installs discreet solutions that keep outdoor spaces usable year-round.
Local homes here include Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, often with older clay pipes and mixed ground levels. That combination can cause slow runoff, overflowing gullies and damp along external walls. We’re experienced with side-return access, shared alleyways and tight boundaries typical around Forest Hill and Lower Sydenham. Every design is tailored to your property’s layout, paving and existing drainage routes.
We start with a site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to pinpoint blockages, collapsed sections or poor falls. You’ll receive a clear plan covering French drains, land drains, soakaways, surface drainage or gutter drainage connections, plus how we’ll reinstate lawns and paving. Work is carried out neatly, with spoil managed responsibly and surfaces left safe and tidy. Homeowners choose us for straightforward advice, reliable scheduling and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we’re used to varied ground conditions, mature trees and shaded plots near places like Sydenham Hill Wood. Leaf fall and root ingress can overload gullies and older pipework, so we design for maintenance access and robust filtration. Parking and access can be limited on residential streets, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and working areas carefully. Our approach keeps disruption low while meeting the practical realities of SE26 properties.
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Costs depend on the cause of the problem, access and how much excavation is needed. As a guide, CCTV surveys often start from £150–£300, while small surface drainage or channel drain sections may be £600–£1,500. French drains commonly range from £1,500–£4,000, and soakaways are typically £2,000–£6,000 depending on size and depth. We provide a written, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most domestic drainage jobs take 1–3 days, such as adding a short French drain run or installing channel drains to a patio edge. Larger projects—like a new soakaway with multiple inlet points, or extensive land drains across a long garden—often take 3–7 days. Timescales vary with access, the amount of spoil to remove, existing services, and whether we’re reinstating paving, turf or planting afterwards.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development, especially repairs or like-for-like upgrades and standard drainage runs within your boundary. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near protected trees, or your property is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll flag any potential constraints, check practical requirements, and advise if you should contact Lewisham Council before work starts. Where needed, we can supply drawings and specifications.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying drainage installations, covering workmanship and the correct installation of components such as French drains, land drains, soakaways and channel drains. The warranty is valid when the system is used as designed and maintained (for example, keeping grates clear and avoiding heavy compaction over drain runs). We’ll explain maintenance points at handover and can schedule periodic checks if required.
We offer several proven options, chosen to suit your garden’s levels, soil and finish. Popular choices include perforated land drain pipe in gravel trenches, geotextile-wrapped French drains, modular soakaway crates, ACO-style channel drains with metal or composite grates, and dedicated gutter drainage connections to prevent splashback. We’ll recommend the best layout after assessing falls and runoff, and we can match visible grates to your paving style.
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