Garden Drainage in Bermondsey that tackles pooling water, soggy lawns and damp edging beds. From French drains to soakaways and pump systems, we design the right fix for your plot in SE1 and SE16.
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If your garden stays wet long after rain, the issue is usually poor falls, compacted ground or blocked outlets. We provide targeted drainage solutions for Bermondsey homes, from Bermondsey Street down towards Tower Bridge. Our team installs French drains, land drains and channel drains to move water away from patios, lawns and foundations. The result is a garden you can use again, not a muddy bottleneck.
Bermondsey’s mix of converted warehouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments often means awkward courtyards, raised planters and tight side returns. In the London Bridge and Rotherhithe pockets, we regularly see small gardens where every centimetre of gradient matters. We design systems that suit limited access and protect existing paving, lighting and planting. Where needed, we use CCTV surveys to pinpoint collapsed runs or hidden blockages before we dig.
We start with a site visit to identify where water is entering, where it’s collecting, and where it can legally discharge. Then we propose a clear plan: grading, catch pits, soakaways, or pumped drainage where gravity can’t do the job. Work is kept tidy, with careful spoil management and reinstatement of lawns, beds and hardstanding. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for straightforward communication, documented recommendations and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Garden drainage in London Borough of Southwark often involves mixed ground conditions and older drainage runs that have been altered over decades. Around SE1 and SE16, access can be restricted by narrow passages and controlled parking, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. We also factor in shared boundaries and basement-adjacent structures common in terraces and warehouse conversions. Designs are adapted to suit local outfalls, falls and practical maintenance access.
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Costs vary with access, depth, and whether you need new pipework or just improved falls. As a guide, small fixes such as a short channel drain or local regrading may start around £600–£1,500. French drains and land drains are commonly £1,500–£4,000 depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways and catch pits often fall between £1,800–£5,500. Pump systems and CCTV surveys can add £250–£2,500+ depending on complexity.
Most Bermondsey drainage jobs take 1–3 days for a straightforward channel drain, catch pit or short French drain run. Larger schemes with multiple runs, a soakaway, or significant grading typically take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on access for machinery, the amount of excavation, ground conditions, and how much paving or lawn needs reinstating. If a CCTV survey reveals damaged pipework, allow extra time for repairs and testing.
In many cases, garden drainage works such as installing French drains, soakaways, channel drains or regrading are permitted and don’t require planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels near boundaries, working close to a listed building, or connecting to certain drainage networks. Southwark also expects surface water to be managed responsibly, often favouring soakaways where suitable. We check constraints, advise on best practice, and keep the design compliant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our garden drainage installations, covering defects related to installation such as poor joints, incorrect falls, or improperly bedded channels and pipework. The warranty is valid provided the system isn’t altered by others and is maintained as advised (for example, keeping catch pits clear). Components from manufacturers may also carry their own product warranties. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing before work starts.
We tailor the design to your space and how you use it. Popular options include gravel-filled French drains with geotextile wrap, perforated land drains, discreet slot or channel drains along paving edges, and catch pits for easy maintenance. For poor infiltration, we can install crate soakaways or pumped systems to a suitable discharge point. We’ll recommend pipe diameters, gradients and finishes that match your garden layout, paving style and long-term maintenance preferences.
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