French drains
Intercept water
Gravel-filled trenches with perforated pipe.
Richmond · Garden drainage
No more puddles.
We fix waterlogged gardens in Richmond with soakaways, French drains, channel drains and lawn drainage, designed for the clay soils common across south London.
Free site survey · A quote tailored to your garden

Your garden, considered
Standing water usually has a cause: clay soil, a patio laid without falls, a downpipe discharging onto the lawn or water running from higher ground.
We find the source, then design drainage that collects and disposes of the water properly.
Many Richmond gardens sit on clay and slope towards the house; we redirect water away from walls.
Details from our portfolio
Photos from our sandstone paving and astro grass in Kew (Kew TW9). Every photo on this page is from that job.
Materials & possibilities
Matched to the problem.
On heavy clay, soakaways drain slowly; they need sizing and sometimes alternative outlets. We test and design accordingly.
From first ideas to finishing touches
Find the source of water.
Choose drains and outlets.
Trenches, pipes and soakaways.
Lawn and paving restored.

Documented project · Kew TW9
This documented project is in Richmond. Indian sandstone project pack and astro grass supplied and installed, with eco drains connected to the manhole, for £9,350 including VAT. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
Read the full case study: how we built itA complete quote, not a guess
Length of drains, soakaway size, excavation and reinstatement. Several of our case studies, such as Aleata in Morden and Alexandria in Brixton, included eco drains as part of the garden build.
Request your free quoteCompare like for like. Check where water will go, soakaway size and reinstatement.
Richmond · TW9
We take garden drainage enquiries across Richmond, including Richmond Hill, Kew and East Sheen. Richmond's Georgian and Victorian homes include many conservation areas, with walled gardens and riverside plots. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 9 miles from Richmond.
Explore our service areasA few useful answers
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsUsually clay soil, poor falls or water from roofs and higher ground.
They can, if sized correctly; otherwise alternatives are needed.
We reinstate turf after the work.
Usually one to three days.
Yes. We work across Richmond (TW9), including Richmond Hill, Kew and East Sheen, and nearby areas such as Twickenham and Chiswick. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 9 miles from Richmond.
Let's make a start
Tell us about your garden drainage project in Richmond. We will get in touch to discuss your ideas and the next step towards a site survey.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscaping
31 Tylecroft Road, Norbury, London SW16 4BL
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