Victorian terraces in Clapham weren't built with modern drainage needs in mind. If your back garden turns into a swamp after every downpour, you're not alone – it's the number one complaint we hear from homeowners between Clapham Common and Stockwell.
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Clay soil meets century-old foundations across SW4, creating the perfect storm for drainage disasters. Those charming period properties near Clapham Old Town often sit on compacted earth that refuses to let water through. Add narrow side returns and limited access, and suddenly that soggy lawn becomes a genuine headache. Local knowledge matters when you're threading pipework past original Victorian drainage systems.
French drains work brilliantly for sloped gardens heading towards Battersea Rise. Soakaway systems suit the larger plots around Abbeville Village perfectly. Sometimes a simple channel drain along your patio edge solves everything – especially in those compact courtyards typical of converted flats near Clapham Junction. Each solution depends entirely on your soil type, garden layout, and where that excess water actually needs to go.
Twenty-three drainage projects completed on Northcote Road alone gives us insight others simply lack. Every Clapham garden tells its own water story, from blocked Victorian gullies to modern extensions disrupting natural flow patterns.
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Most SW4 properties fall into the £1,800-£3,500 bracket, though larger detached homes near the Common sometimes reach £5,000. Compact courtyard solutions often come in under £1,500.
Absolutely – from the conservation areas of SW4 right through to the riverside properties of SW11. Regular work takes us throughout Clapham Junction, Lavender Hill, and everywhere between.
Simple channel installations take 1-2 days. Complete garden drainage overhauls typically need 3-5 days, weather permitting. Emergency pumping for severe flooding can begin within hours.
Every system carries decade-long protection against defects. This covers all pipework, soakaways, and connections – essentially everything we install stays guaranteed for ten full years.
Root-safe installation techniques protect those beautiful plane trees common to Clapham streets. Flexible perforated pipes navigate around established shrubs, while surface drains can follow curved borders without disturbing precious plants.
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