French Drains in Fulham that move groundwater away from your home, not into it. We design the right gradient, install perforated pipework, and connect to a safe outlet for lasting drainage.
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If your lawn stays soggy after rain or water gathers by the patio, a French drain can redirect it before it causes damage. In Fulham, we regularly help homeowners near Parsons Green and along the SW6 streets where runoff can overwhelm older garden layouts. Our systems combine trench excavation, a geotextile membrane, gravel fill and a perforated pipe to capture and carry water away. The result is a garden that drains properly and is easier to use year-round.
Fulham’s mix of Victorian terraces, mansion flats and modern riverside apartments often means compact gardens, shared boundaries and limited access. We plan installations that suit narrow side returns, basement lightwells and courtyard spaces without unnecessary disruption. Whether you’re close to Fulham Broadway or walking distance from Bishops Park, we tailor the route and depth to your property’s levels. We also factor in existing paving, planting beds and any previous drainage that may be failing.
We start with a site survey to identify the water source, fall, and the best outlet connection point. Your French drain is then set out with precise gradient design, lined with membrane, filled with clean drainage gravel and finished neatly to match the surrounding surface. Where needed, we install multiple runs to deal with wider lawns or persistent wet spots. Fine Landscaping is based 35 minutes away, and every installation is backed by clear workmanship standards and a 10-year warranty.
Across the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, access can be tight and parking restrictions are common, so we plan deliveries and spoil removal carefully. Many SW6 gardens sit between boundary walls, making accurate levels and outlet routing essential. We adapt trench widths and reinstatement to suit paving, lawns and planted borders typical of Fulham homes. We also check discharge options to ensure water is directed safely and responsibly.
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Costs in Fulham typically start from around £900–£1,800 for a short, single-run garden drain, and more commonly £2,000–£4,500 for longer runs with reinstatement. Larger projects with multiple runs, deeper excavation, tricky access, or new outlet connections can reach £5,000–£8,000+. Price depends on length, depth, spoil removal, surface finish, and whether we’re working around paving or utilities.
Most installations take 1–3 days, depending on the drain length and how easy it is to access the garden. A small run along a lawn edge may be completed in a day, while multiple runs or deeper trenches can take longer. Timescales are affected by ground conditions, the amount of spoil to remove, reinstatement requirements (turf, gravel, paving), and whether an outlet connection needs additional groundwork.
French drains in rear gardens are usually permitted development and don’t require planning permission, as they’re classed as drainage and landscaping works. However, rules can change if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if work affects a party wall or shared drainage. Discharging water to the correct point also matters. We’ll advise on the safest compliant approach and flag anything that may need council guidance.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our French drain workmanship and installation integrity, covering issues such as incorrect falls, poor connections, or installation defects that affect performance. It doesn’t cover blockages caused by external factors like building works, tree roots entering from outside the drain line, or lack of basic upkeep. We also explain simple maintenance steps to help keep the system flowing freely.
We can tailor the design to your garden: trench depth and width to match water volume, 80–110mm perforated pipe, clean angular gravel, and a geotextile membrane to reduce silt. Finishes can be turf reinstatement, decorative gravel strips, or concealed runs beneath borders. We can also add multiple runs or connect to a soakaway where suitable. We’ll recommend options based on levels, access, and where the water needs to go.
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