Garden Drainage in Greenwich that tackles pooling water, soggy lawns and damp near the house. We design and install French drains, soakaways and pump systems for reliable results. Book a survey and get a clear plan with transparent options.
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If rainwater lingers on your lawn or runs towards the property, the cause is usually poor falls, compacted ground or blocked outlets. Our team delivers targeted drainage solutions across SE10, from Maze Hill to Deptford. We regularly work near Greenwich Park and the Cutty Sark, where mature trees and older drainage routes can complicate runoff. The aim is simple: move water away quickly and safely, without ruining the look of your garden.
The Greenwich area includes Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and modern waterfront apartments, each with different drainage challenges. Period gardens often have shallow services, old clay pipes and tight side access, while newer developments may need discreet channel drains to protect patios and balconies. We tailor systems to suit planting, paving and levels, so the fix lasts through heavy downpours. If you’re in Blackheath, Charlton or around the Old Royal Naval College, we’ll match the solution to your plot and build type.
We start with a site visit and, where needed, CCTV surveys to confirm where water is travelling and what’s blocked. Then we propose the right combination of land drains, catch pits, grading and soakaways, keeping disruption controlled and reinstatement tidy. Work is scheduled to minimise downtime, with clear handover advice for maintenance. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, neat workmanship and drainage that performs year after year.
Ground conditions vary locally, from compacted clay pockets to made-up ground near older buildings and riverside developments. Parking and access can be tight around SE10 streets, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and working hours carefully. We also factor in tree roots near parkland and shared boundaries typical of period plots. Our designs suit the garden drainage Greenwich area and comply with sensible discharge and soakaway practice.
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Costs depend on the cause and the system required. Small fixes such as a short channel drain or local regrading often start around £600–£1,500. French drains and land drains for a typical rear garden are commonly £1,800–£4,500. Soakaways, catch pits and pump systems can take projects to £3,500–£9,000+, especially where access is restricted or CCTV surveys reveal collapsed pipework.
Many drainage installations are completed in 1–3 days, such as a French drain run, a small soakaway, or channel drains along a patio. Larger schemes with multiple runs, catch pits, grading and reinstatement typically take 3–7 days. Timescales are affected by access (narrow side returns), depth of excavation, existing services, and whether we need CCTV surveys or pump system commissioning. Weather and drying time for reinstatement can also extend schedules.
Most garden drainage works are permitted development, especially like-for-like improvements and systems that soak water away within your property. However, rules can change if you’re redirecting discharge to sewers, working near protected trees, or altering levels close to boundaries. Some properties near heritage settings may also need extra care. We’ll advise you at survey stage, check practical constraints, and design a compliant solution for garden drainage in Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our drainage installation workmanship, covering defects in fitting, connections and system performance when used as designed. It includes items such as French drain construction, land drain runs, catch pit installation and channel drain set-out. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme ground movement, or blockages caused by misuse, but we give clear maintenance guidance and can schedule periodic checks if required.
We offer several proven options depending on space and soil. Popular choices include French drains with clean gravel and geotextile, land drains connected to soakaways, channel drains with metal or composite grates, and catch pits for silt control. Where gravity falls aren’t possible, we can install pump systems with alarms. We’ll recommend the best layout after checking levels, runoff points and finishes, so the system works and looks right.
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