French Drains in Parsons Green designed to move water away from your home, not into it. We install discreet drainage runs with correct gradients, gravel and geotextile membrane. Expect clean workmanship, clear advice, and reliable outlets that keep gardens usable year-round.
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If your lawn squelches after rain or puddles sit by the patio, a properly built French drain can transform how your garden performs. We install drainage systems across SW6, including homes near Parsons Green tube station and Eel Brook Common. Each run is designed to intercept groundwater and redirect it to a suitable outlet connection. The result is firmer ground, less mess, and fewer damp-related headaches.
Parsons Green has an affluent village feel, but many gardens sit behind Victorian terraces, Georgian cottages, and mansion flats where drainage can be tricky. Narrow side returns, basement lightwells, and older paving often trap water and force it back toward the house. We’re used to working with compact footprints and shared boundaries in Fulham and Putney Bridge. Our designs suit period properties while keeping finishes neat and sympathetic.
We start with a site assessment, then set out a gradient design that actually carries water away. Installation includes trench excavation, a perforated pipe, gravel fill, and a geotextile membrane to reduce silting. Where needed, we add multiple runs to capture water from different problem zones and connect to an appropriate outlet. All work is completed with tidy reinstatement, clear handover notes, and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
We plan french drains parsons green area installations around tight access, basement front areas, and shared party walls. In the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, parking and skip placement can be restrictive, so we schedule deliveries and waste removal carefully. Ground conditions can vary between compacted made ground and heavier clay pockets, so we adjust trench depth, gravel grading, and outlet strategy. We also keep disruption low for busy streets near The White Horse and surrounding residential roads.
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Costs vary with length, depth, access, and where the outlet can legally discharge. As a guide, smaller garden runs often start around £1,200–£2,500, while longer or multi-run systems with tricky access can be £3,000–£7,000+. Factors include reinstatement of paving/turf, waste removal, and whether additional soakaway or channel connections are required. We provide a site-specific quotation after assessing levels and water sources.
Most domestic installations take 1–3 days, depending on run length and how much excavation is needed. A straightforward single trench in a rear garden can often be completed in a day, while multiple runs, deeper trenches, or reinstating stone paving may take longer. Access in SW6 (narrow side passages, steps, or no rear access) can extend timings. We confirm a schedule before starting and keep the site tidy each day.
French drains are usually permitted as garden works, so planning permission is not commonly required. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near a listed building, affecting a shared structure, or connecting to certain drainage systems. Discharging water onto the highway or neighbouring land is not acceptable, so outlet options matter. We check constraints, advise on compliant discharge, and can liaise with relevant parties where needed.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our French drain installations, covering workmanship and correct installation of key components such as the geotextile membrane, perforated pipe, gravel surround, and gradient design. The warranty is valid when the system is used as intended and not damaged by later building works. We also explain simple maintenance steps to help prevent silt build-up and keep flow rates strong over time.
We tailor the design to your garden and the water source. Options include different pipe diameters, gravel grades, and membrane types, plus single or multiple runs to capture water from borders, patios, or side returns. Outlet choices may include connection to a suitable surface water point or a dedicated soakaway where appropriate. We’ll recommend the right trench depth and gradient, then match finishes so disturbed areas reinstate cleanly with turf, gravel, or paving.
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