Boundary drains
Stop run-off
At the top of slopes.
Thornton Heath · French drains
French Drains in Thornton Heath
Drainage that works under clay.
We install French drains in Thornton Heath to intercept water and lead it to a soakaway or suitable outlet, drying out lawns, borders and paths.
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How French drains work
A French drain is a trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe, wrapped in a membrane, that collects water and carries it away.
We position drains to intercept water, connect them to a suitable outlet and reinstate the surface.
For Thornton Heath lawns on clay, French drains across the slope help dry the ground.
Details from our portfolio
Our latest project in Thornton Heath
Photos from our custom pergola, French drains and garden refresh in Thornton Heath (Thornton Heath CR7). Every photo on this page is from that job.
Materials & possibilities
French drain options
Positioned for the problem.
An outlet is essential
A French drain must lead somewhere. Without a soakaway or suitable outlet, it simply fills up.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Survey
Find wet areas and falls.
Design
Route and outlet.
Install
Trench, pipe and gravel.
Reinstate
Turf or paving.
Documented project · Thornton Heath CR7
Custom pergola, French drains and garden refresh in Thornton Heath
This documented project is in Thornton Heath. A custom-made pergola over the side return, crazy paving jet washed and regrouted, around 15m of French drains connected to the gullies with panda gravel, and random concrete stepping stones across the lawn, in four days for £7,500 including VAT. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
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What affects the cost?
Length, depth, outlet and reinstatement.
Request your free quote- Length
- Trench length.
- Outlet
- Soakaway or connection.
- Reinstatement
- Surface finish.
Compare like for like. Check trench depth, pipe, membrane and outlet.
Thornton Heath · CR7
French Drains planned around your Thornton Heath property
We take french drains enquiries across Thornton Heath, including Norbury, Selhurst and Thornton Heath Pond. Thornton Heath is close to our Norbury base. Its Edwardian and interwar terraces have medium rear gardens on London clay. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 1 mile from Thornton Heath.
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French Drains in Thornton Heath: your questions
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Read our warranty termsDo French drains work on clay in Thornton Heath?
Yes, if they lead to a suitable outlet.
How deep is a French drain?
Typically 450–600mm, depending on the problem.
Will I see the drain?
It can be hidden under turf or finished with decorative gravel.
How long does it last?
Many years with a membrane to stop silt.
Do you cover all of Thornton Heath?
Yes. We work across Thornton Heath (CR7), including Norbury, Selhurst and Thornton Heath Pond, and nearby areas such as Norbury and Upper Norwood. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 1 mile from Thornton Heath.
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starts in the garden.
Tell us about your french drains project in Thornton Heath. We will get in touch to discuss your ideas and the next step towards a site survey.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscaping
31 Tylecroft Road, Norbury, London SW16 4BL
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