Garden Drainage in New Malden that fixes persistent puddles, soggy lawns and damp-prone borders. We design and install French drains, soakaways and pump systems that suit your plot and finish neatly.
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If your garden holds water after rain, it can quickly damage lawns, patios and planting beds. Our team delivers targeted drainage solutions across KT3, including homes near New Malden High Street and Manor Park. We trace the cause of standing water, then install the right system—often a French drain, channel drain or soakaway—so water is moved away safely. The result is a garden you can use year-round, not just in dry spells.
New Malden has a mix of 1930s semis, Edwardian houses and modern apartments, each with different drainage challenges. Older properties often have compacted ground, tired gullies or patio falls that send water back towards the house. Newer builds can suffer from shallow topsoil over hard sub-bases that prevent soakage. We tailor garden drainage New Malden area solutions to your layout, levels and existing services.
We start with a clear site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to confirm blockages or collapsed runs. From grading and land drains to catch pits and pump systems, we specify components that match rainfall, soil type and discharge options. Work is carried out cleanly with careful reinstatement of turf, gravel or paving edges. Homeowners choose us for straightforward advice, tidy workmanship and a 10-year warranty on installed drainage systems.
Across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, gardens often combine clay-heavy ground with paved areas that shed water quickly. Access can be tight on residential streets around Raynes Park and Motspur Park, so we plan materials delivery, parking and spoil removal to minimise disruption. We also factor in shared boundaries, existing manholes and utility routes typical of 1930s plots. Where discharge is limited, we design compliant soakaways or pumped solutions to suit the site.
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Costs vary with the cause of flooding, access, and how much digging is required. As a guide, small fixes like adding a channel drain or improving falls often start around £600–£1,500. A French drain run with a catch pit is commonly £1,500–£3,500. Larger schemes with soakaways, multiple land drains or a pump system can be £3,500–£8,000+. We provide a site-specific written quotation after assessment.
Most domestic drainage jobs take 1–3 days, depending on length of drains, depth, and reinstatement needs. A straightforward channel drain or small soakaway can be completed in a day. French drains, grading and multiple catch pits typically take 2–4 days. If we’re using CCTV surveys, working around existing services, or installing a pump chamber, allow extra time. Weather and ground conditions can also affect progress.
Garden drainage works are usually permitted, especially where you’re improving surface water management within your property. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, working near protected trees, or connecting to certain drainage networks. Discharging onto the highway or into a public sewer isn’t generally allowed without the right approvals. We’ll advise on the best compliant outlet and check any constraints before work starts, including boundary considerations.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our installed drainage systems, covering workmanship and the correct installation of components such as French drains, land drains, channel drains, catch pits and soakaways. The warranty is based on normal domestic use and assumes the system isn’t altered by others after completion. We also explain simple maintenance—like keeping grates clear and checking catch pits—so performance stays consistent through heavy rainfall.
We offer several proven options, chosen to suit your garden and how water behaves on site. Popular choices include French drains with perforated pipe and clean gravel, soakaways using modular crates, channel drains with metal or composite grates, and land drains for larger lawns. Where gravity falls aren’t possible, we can install pump systems with alarms. We’ll recommend the best layout after assessing levels, soil and discharge routes.
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