Need Drainage Contractors in Upper Norwood to stop standing water and damp-prone lawns? We install French drains, soakaways and channel drains, backed by CCTV surveys. Get clear, tidy solutions that suit SE19 period gardens and driveways.
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If your garden stays soggy after rain or water runs towards the house, effective drainage is the quickest way to protect your outdoor space. We help homeowners across SE19 with surface drainage, land drains and discreet channel drains. Around Crystal Palace Park and Westow Park, sloping plots and heavy downpours can expose weak points fast. Our team pinpoints the cause and installs the right system, not a one-size-fits-all fix.
Upper Norwood’s historic hilltop setting brings stunning views, but it can also mean challenging gradients and mixed ground conditions. We regularly work on Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions where older gullies, clay soils and altered paving create bottlenecks. Whether you’re in Crystal Palace, South Norwood or Norwood New Town, we design drainage that respects existing landscaping and period features. The aim is simple: move water away safely without spoiling the look of the property.
We start with a site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to confirm blockages, collapsed runs or poor falls. You’ll receive a clear plan covering French drains, soakaways, gutter drainage links and surface water routes, with tidy reinstatement. Our crews work efficiently and keep disruption low, especially on narrow access plots. Homeowners choose us because we communicate clearly, document what we find, and stand behind the work.
As drainage contractors in London Borough of Croydon, we’re used to Upper Norwood’s slopes, period plots and tight side access. Parking and material drop-offs can be tricky near busier roads, so we plan logistics to keep work moving. We also consider how existing gullies, downpipes and older pipework connect, especially on Victorian and Edwardian properties. Every design is adapted to your levels, soil and discharge options.
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Costs vary with access, depth, soil type and how much reinstatement is needed. As a guide, CCTV surveys often start from around £150–£350. Small surface drainage or channel drain runs may be £600–£1,500, while French drains or land drains for a typical garden edge are commonly £1,500–£4,000. New soakaways can range from £1,800–£5,500+, depending on size and excavation conditions.
Many smaller jobs, such as a short channel drain or a gutter drainage connection, can be completed in 1 day. French drains, land drains or a soakaway installation typically take 2–5 days, depending on trench length, depth and whether spoil must be removed from site. Timescales also change with access, buried services, and the amount of paving or lawn reinstatement required at the end.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted and don’t need planning permission, especially when they’re below ground and don’t alter the building. However, rules can apply if you’re changing driveway surfacing, working near boundaries, or your property is listed or within a conservation area. Discharge must be handled correctly, and you can’t simply pipe water into a foul sewer. We check constraints and advise the best compliant approach.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installation workmanship, covering issues such as failed joints, incorrect falls, or installation defects that affect performance. The warranty applies when the system is used as designed and not damaged by later building works, tree removal, or third-party alterations. We also explain maintenance steps, like keeping gullies clear and checking downpipes, to help your drainage perform long-term.
We offer several proven options, chosen to suit your levels and the look of your garden. Popular choices include perforated pipe-in-gravel French drains, geotextile-wrapped land drains, modular soakaway crates, and ACO-style channel drains with galvanised or composite grates. For surface water, we can add discreet slot drains or re-route gutter drainage to a soakaway. We’ll recommend materials based on durability, budget and finish.
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