Garden Drainage in New Cross that tackles standing water, soggy lawns and damp-prone patios. We design and install French drains, soakaways and pump systems to suit SE14 gardens. Expect tidy workmanship, clear advice and results that last.
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If your garden floods after heavy rain or puddles sit for days, the issue is usually poor fall, compacted ground or blocked outfalls. We provide targeted drainage solutions across SE14, from near New Cross station to homes by Deptford Park. Our team installs French drains, channel drains and catch pits that move water away from patios, paths and foundations. The aim is simple: a garden you can use again, even in wet spells.
New Cross has a mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and converted flats, often with long, narrow rear gardens and shared access. These layouts can make drainage upgrades tricky without the right planning and equipment. We regularly work in the garden drainage New Cross area, including Deptford and Brockley, where levels and existing hard landscaping vary widely. Whether you’ve got a small courtyard or a deep plot behind a terrace, we tailor the system to the space and soil conditions.
We start with a site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to pinpoint collapsed pipes, silt build-up or misconnected runs. Next, we design the right combination of land drains, soakaways, grading and channel drainage, then install with minimal disruption and clean reinstatement. You’ll get straightforward recommendations, transparent options, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us for reliable outcomes and neat finishes—plus we’re only around 25 minutes away if you need follow-up support.
Working in the London Borough of Lewisham means dealing with varied ground, mature tree roots and tight side returns on terrace rows. Parking and access around Goldsmiths University and New Cross station can be limited, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours carefully. Many gardens have older paving and historic falls that send water towards the house, so we often combine grading with channel drains and catch pits. Our designs suit the property style and keep maintenance practical for busy households.
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Costs depend on the cause and the system required. As a guide, small fixes such as localised channel drains or a catch pit can start from around £600–£1,500. A French drain or land drain run in a typical terrace garden is often £1,500–£4,000. Larger schemes with soakaways, re-grading, or pump systems can be £4,000–£10,000+. We’ll survey first and price options clearly.
Most straightforward installations take 1–3 days, such as adding channel drains, a short French drain run, or a single catch pit. Medium projects involving multiple runs, a soakaway, and reinstatement commonly take 3–5 days. Larger gardens or complex access can take 1–2 weeks, especially if we’re correcting levels (grading) or dealing with unexpected buried obstructions. Weather, soil conditions and waste removal access also affect timescales.
In most cases, garden drainage works are permitted and don’t require planning permission, particularly when you’re improving drainage within your own garden. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near boundaries, connecting to public sewers, or your property is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll advise on the safest approach, check any relevant constraints, and help you follow Lewisham guidance where needed.
Yes. Our drainage installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and the correct installation of the specified system components, such as French drains, soakaways, land drains, channel drains and catch pits. It’s designed to give peace of mind that the system will perform as intended when maintained properly. We’ll also explain any manufacturer guarantees on components like pumps, and provide practical maintenance advice to keep everything flowing.
We offer several proven options depending on your garden layout and water volume. Popular choices include perforated land drain pipe with clean gravel and geotextile, modular soakaway crates, ACO-style channel drains with different grates, and catch pits for silt control. For low-lying areas, we can design a sump and pump system with alarms. We’ll recommend the best combination after assessing levels, soil and discharge routes.
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