Need Drainage Contractors in Wandsworth to stop standing water and damp patches? We install French drains, soakaways and channel drains with tidy, reliable workmanship for SW18 homes.
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If your lawn turns to mud after rain or water pools by the patio, our drainage team can help. We work across SW18, including Wandsworth Town and Southfields, designing practical systems that move water away from your home. From surface drainage to gutter drainage connections, we target the cause rather than masking symptoms. You’ll get a clear plan and a neat finish that suits your garden.
Wandsworth’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses around East Hill and Earlsfield, plus modern riverside apartments, often means very different drainage challenges. Older properties can have tired clay pipes and shallow falls, while newer builds may need better surface water control around paving and balconies. We tailor land drains, channel drains and soakaways to your plot levels and existing services. Where needed, we use CCTV surveys to pinpoint collapsed sections or root ingress before we dig.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, runoff routes and the condition of existing drains and gutters. You’ll receive straightforward recommendations, options by budget, and a schedule that minimises disruption. Our installations are built for longevity, with proper geotextiles, graded aggregates and correct pipe falls. Homeowners choose us because we turn up when we say we will, keep the site tidy, and back our work with a 10-year warranty.
In the London Borough of Wandsworth, access can be tight on terraced streets and parking controls can affect deliveries and spoil removal. We plan logistics, protect shared paths, and schedule works to reduce disruption. Ground conditions vary from compacted sub-bases under paving to heavier soils that hold water, so we adjust soakaway design and drainage depth accordingly. If your property sits near Wandsworth Common or close to King George's Park, we also consider runoff patterns from surrounding hardstanding and paths.
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Costs depend on the cause, access and how much excavation is needed. As a guide, CCTV surveys often start from around £150–£350. Small surface drainage or channel drain installs may be £600–£1,500, while French drains commonly range £1,500–£4,000. New soakaways can be £2,000–£6,000+ depending on size, crate system, depth and spoil removal. We provide a written quote after a site visit.
Many jobs are completed quickly once the design is agreed. A CCTV survey usually takes 1–2 hours. Installing a channel drain or small surface drainage run is often 1 day. French drains and land drains typically take 2–4 days, while soakaways can take 2–5 days depending on depth, access and ground conditions. Timescales can change if we uncover damaged pipework, buried rubble or unexpected services.
Most garden drainage improvements are permitted development, especially repairs or like-for-like upgrades and discreet systems such as French drains or soakaways. However, rules can differ if you’re altering levels significantly, working near a boundary wall, or your property is listed or in a conservation area. If drainage connects to public sewers or affects highway drainage, additional permissions may apply. We’ll advise what’s needed and help you stay compliant before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installation workmanship, covering issues such as failed joints, incorrect falls, or installation-related defects. It applies when the system is used as designed and not damaged by later building works or unapproved alterations. We also use quality components—geotextiles, clean aggregates and robust pipework—to reduce the risk of silting and collapse. Warranty terms are supplied in writing with your quote.
We install French drains with perforated pipe and graded stone, modular soakaway crate systems, traditional rubble soakaways where suitable, and land drains for larger lawns. For hard landscaping, we fit linear channel drains with galvanised or composite grates, plus discreet gully pots and downpipe connections for gutter drainage. We’ll recommend options based on levels, soil type, available space and how you use the garden, balancing performance with appearance and budget.
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