French Drains in Addiscombe designed to move water away from lawns, patios and foundations. Fine Landscaping installs discreet drainage runs with the right gradient, clean finishes and long-term reliability.
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If your garden holds water after heavy rain, a properly built French drain can make a dramatic difference. We install drainage systems across CR0, including homes near Addiscombe tram stop and routes towards East Croydon. By capturing surface and sub-surface water, we help prevent soggy lawns, slippery paving and damp-prone borders. The result is a garden that dries faster and stays usable year-round.
Addiscombe’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis often comes with narrow side access and established gardens. That means drainage work needs careful planning to protect paths, fences and planting while still achieving the correct fall. We’re local to the french drains Addiscombe area, so we understand typical plot layouts, rear gardens and shared boundaries. Our solutions are tailored to your property, not pulled from a template.
We start with a site assessment, then set out the trench line and gradient design before excavation begins. Each run is built with geotextile membrane, gravel fill and a perforated pipe, then connected to a suitable outlet connection where possible. For larger gardens we can install multiple runs to intercept water from different zones. Homeowners choose us for tidy workmanship, clear communication and a 10-year warranty on installation.
Working in the London Borough of Croydon, we regularly deal with mixed ground conditions and gardens that sit slightly below neighbouring plots. Around Ashburton Park and Woodside, access can be tight and parking needs planning, so we schedule deliveries and spoil removal carefully. We also consider existing services, mature trees and older paving bases common in CR0 properties. That local awareness helps us install french drains in London Borough of Croydon with fewer surprises and cleaner finishes.
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Costs vary with length, depth, access and where the water can discharge. As a guide, smaller installations for a short run in a rear garden often start around £900–£1,800. Medium projects with longer trenches, reinstatement and a proper outlet connection are commonly £2,000–£4,500. Larger schemes with multiple runs, deeper excavation or difficult access can be £5,000+. We provide a written, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most single-run French drains take 1–2 days from excavation to backfill and tidy-up. If you need multiple runs, deeper trenches, or careful hand-digging due to narrow access, allow 2–4 days. Timescales also depend on spoil removal, reinstating paving or turf, and weather conditions. We’ll confirm a realistic programme before starting and keep disruption to a minimum.
In most cases, French drains in gardens are permitted development and won’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re altering drainage near a public highway, working around protected trees, or your property is listed or in a conservation area. Discharging water must also be done responsibly and legally. We check the practical requirements on-site and advise if any permissions or approvals are likely before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our French drain installation workmanship, covering correct installation of the trench, membrane, pipework, gravel fill and connections. It’s designed to give peace of mind that the system has been built to perform as intended. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, ground movement outside normal conditions, or blockages caused by misuse. We also offer maintenance to help keep performance consistent.
We can tailor the design to your garden and the problem area. Options include different pipe diameters, gravel grades, and heavier-duty geotextile membrane where silt is an issue. We can install a single run along a boundary, a ring drain around a patio, or multiple runs feeding a shared outlet. Where appropriate, we’ll add rodding points for easier maintenance. We’ll recommend the best combination after assessing levels, soil and discharge options.
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