Persistent puddles and soggy lawns don’t have to be normal. Our French Drains in Pollards Hill move groundwater away from your home fast, using proven falls and discreet outlets. Installed cleanly, with minimal disruption and a long-lasting finish.
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If your garden holds water after rain, a properly designed French drain can transform how the space feels and functions. We install drainage systems across SW16, including near Pollards Hill Library and Pollards Hill Recreation Ground, to relieve waterlogging and reduce splashback against walls. By collecting groundwater in a gravel-filled trench and directing it to a suitable outlet, we prevent recurring puddles. The result is firmer lawns, healthier planting, and fewer damp-prone areas around patios and paths.
Pollards Hill’s quiet residential streets include plenty of 1930s semis, post-war housing and maisonettes, often with compact rear gardens and side access constraints. These properties can suffer from poor falls, compacted ground, and run-off from neighbouring plots. We tailor the layout to suit narrow passages, existing patios, and shared boundaries. Homeowners in Norbury, Mitcham and Streatham Vale rely on solutions that work without sacrificing garden space.
Our approach starts with a site assessment and gradient design, then careful trench excavation to the right depth and fall. We install a perforated pipe wrapped with a geotextile membrane, add graded gravel fill, and connect to a compliant outlet where possible. Multiple runs can be added for wider lawns or persistent wet spots, with clear maintenance guidance to keep the system flowing. Fine Landscaping is based just 5 minutes away, so you get responsive support and consistent workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
We’re used to the access and parking realities around South Lodge Avenue and nearby residential roads, so we plan deliveries and spoil removal carefully. Ground can be compacted from years of use, and small gardens often need efficient trench lines with minimal disruption. For french drains pollards hill area projects, we adapt pipe routes around existing patios, sheds and utility runs. We also consider local requirements for discharge points, especially on tighter plots within the London Borough of Merton.
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Costs vary with length, depth, access, and where the water can discharge. As a guide, smaller garden runs often start around £900–£1,800, while longer or multiple-run systems are commonly £2,000–£4,500+. If we need deeper excavation, additional gravel, reinstatement of paving, or a more complex outlet connection, the price increases. We’ll survey the site and provide a clear, itemised quote.
Most single-run installations take 1–2 days, including trench excavation, pipe installation, gravel fill and tidy reinstatement. Larger gardens, multiple runs, or restricted access (for example, narrow side passages common with 1930s semis) can extend the work to 3–5 days. Weather, ground conditions, and the complexity of the outlet connection also affect timescales. We’ll confirm a realistic schedule before starting.
In many cases, garden drainage works are permitted and don’t require planning permission, especially when you’re not altering building structure. However, rules can change if you’re working near boundaries, affecting a public footway, or connecting to certain drainage systems. We’ll discuss discharge options and check any relevant constraints for your property in the London Borough of Merton. If approvals are needed, we’ll guide you through the process.
Yes. Our French drain installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and correct installation of key components, including the perforated pipe, membrane wrapping, gravel specification and gradient design. The warranty assumes normal use and that basic maintenance is followed, such as keeping surface grates clear and preventing heavy silt build-up. If an issue arises linked to our installation, we’ll inspect and put it right.
We can tailor french drains in London Borough of Merton homes with different pipe diameters, gravel grades, and trench widths depending on flow and soil conditions. Options include single or multiple runs, clean-out points for easier maintenance, and discreet outlets to soakaways or suitable drainage connections. We also advise on geotextile membrane choices to reduce silting. After a site visit, we’ll recommend the most effective layout for your garden.
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