Stop puddles, saturated lawns and damp edging into your home with Garden Drainage in Raynes Park. We design and install discreet systems that move water away fast, even after heavy downpours. From CCTV surveys to pumps and soakaways, everything is built for long-term reliability.
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If your garden holds water after rain, the problem is rarely “just the weather” — it’s usually poor falls, compacted ground, or blocked routes for runoff. We provide targeted drainage solutions across SW20, including around Raynes Park station and the streets leading towards Wimbledon. Our aim is simple: move surface and ground water away from lawns, patios and foundations without ruining the look of your garden. Every job starts with practical investigation, not guesswork.
Raynes Park has a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, each with different drainage challenges. Older gardens often have tired clay subsoils and shallow gradients, while extensions and patios can interrupt natural runoff. We regularly work in the garden drainage Raynes Park area as well as nearby New Malden and Motspur Park, tailoring solutions to access, levels and existing landscaping. The result is a system that suits the property, not a one-size-fits-all trench.
We begin with a site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to confirm blockages, silted lines or collapsed pipework. Then we propose the right combination of French drains, land drains, channel drains, catch pits, grading and soakaways — with pump systems only when gravity drainage isn’t possible. Installations are carried out neatly with clear spoil management and reinstatement. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, durable materials and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
In the London Borough of Merton, heavy rain can quickly overwhelm compacted soils and older garden layouts. Many SW20 homes have side access constraints, shared boundaries and limited on-street parking, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and working hours carefully. We also design around mature planting and existing patios to keep disruption low. Where runoff affects neighbours, we set falls and catch pits to control water responsibly.
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Costs vary with the cause of the flooding and the system required. As a guide, small fixes such as adding a short channel drain or improving falls can start from around £600–£1,500. French drains and land drains commonly range from £1,500–£4,500 depending on length and access. Soakaways and catch pits are often £1,800–£5,500, while pump systems can add £900–£2,500+.
Most installations take 1–3 days for straightforward drainage runs, such as a French drain and a small soakaway. Larger projects involving multiple lines, catch pits, grading, or reinstating patios and lawns typically take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on access, depth of excavation, ground conditions, and whether we uncover collapsed pipes or need a CCTV survey first. We’ll confirm a realistic schedule before starting.
In many cases, garden drainage works are permitted development because they’re below ground and don’t change the building itself. However, rules can differ if you’re altering a driveway, working near a public highway, or your property is listed or in a conservation area. We also consider where the water discharges, as it should not create nuisance or flow onto neighbours. We’ll advise and help you check requirements for Merton before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our drainage installations, covering issues caused by installation faults such as incorrect falls, poor connections or inadequate bedding. Components and materials may also carry manufacturer guarantees, depending on the product used. The warranty does not cover misuse, damage from third-party works, or extreme events beyond design assumptions. We’ll explain what’s covered and provide aftercare guidance to keep the system performing well.
We design systems to match your garden’s layout and finish. Options include perforated pipe French drains wrapped in geotextile, gravel trenches, modular soakaway crates, channel drains with discreet grilles, and catch pits for easy maintenance. Where gravity drainage isn’t possible, we can specify a pump system with appropriate alarms and access points. We’ll recommend the best combination after assessing levels, soil type, and where water can legally and safely discharge.
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