French Drains in Woolwich built to move water away from your home, not just hide it. We design correct gradients, install perforated pipework and finish neatly with gravel and membrane.
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If your lawn stays soggy or water pools after rain, a properly designed French drain can transform how your garden performs. In SE18, we often see runoff issues around patios, side returns and low points near boundary walls. From Woolwich Town Centre to the Royal Arsenal, properties can sit on ground that holds water and needs a clear route to an outlet. Our systems collect and redirect groundwater before it reaches foundations and paving.
Fine Landscaping brings South London drainage experience to Woolwich’s mix of Victorian terraces, converted arsenal buildings and modern apartments. Older homes can suffer from compacted soil and narrow access routes, while newer developments may have hard landscaping that sheds water quickly. We regularly work across Plumstead, Charlton and nearby streets where levels change from front to back gardens. Every installation is tailored to the property layout, not a one-size trench.
We start with a site survey, identify the water source, then design a gradient that actually falls to a suitable discharge point. Our build includes trench excavation, geotextile membrane, washed gravel fill and a perforated pipe, with careful outlet connection to a soakaway or approved drainage point. Where needed, we install multiple runs to cover larger footprints or persistent wet areas. You get clear communication, tidy working practices and a system backed by a written warranty.
Woolwich sites often combine clay-heavy ground with extensive paving, which can overwhelm surface drainage during downpours. Access can be tight around Victorian terraces, and parking/loading near busy routes by the Woolwich Ferry may need planning. We design french drains Woolwich area homeowners can rely on, adapting trench depth and falls to existing levels and safe discharge points. We also factor in local constraints and good neighbour practice when working close to boundaries.
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Costs vary with length, depth, access and where the water can discharge. As a guide, smaller runs for a side return or patio edge often start around £900–£1,800. Larger gardens needing multiple runs, deeper excavation or a new soakaway commonly fall in the £2,000–£5,000 range. We’ll survey, confirm levels and provide a detailed written estimate before any work begins.
Most domestic installations take 1–3 days, depending on trench length, ground conditions and access for spoil removal. A short run beside a path may be completed in a day, while multiple runs across a lawn or around a property can take longer. Timescales also depend on whether we’re connecting to an existing outlet, building a soakaway, or reinstating paving and borders after the trench is backfilled.
In many cases, garden drainage works such as french drains in Royal Borough of Greenwich properties are permitted development and don’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near listed buildings, or within sensitive areas, and discharge must not cause nuisance to neighbours or the highway. We’ll advise on the safest compliant approach and can recommend checking with the council where required.
Yes. Our French drain installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and correct installation of the drainage components, including the membrane, gravel bed and pipe placement to the agreed design. It doesn’t cover damage caused by third-party works, major ground movement, or blockages from neglect where maintenance advice hasn’t been followed. We also explain simple upkeep steps to keep performance consistent year after year.
We can tailor the system to your garden and the problem area. Options include different pipe diameters, rigid or flexible perforated pipe, and varying gravel sizes for faster flow or finer filtration. We always use a geotextile membrane to reduce silt ingress, and we can add inspection points for easier maintenance. Where discharge is limited, we’ll discuss soakaways, outlet connections and multiple runs to spread collection effectively.
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