French drains
Intercept water
Gravel-filled trenches with perforated pipe.
South Croydon · Garden drainage
Garden Drainage in South Croydon
No more puddles.
We fix waterlogged gardens in South Croydon 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
Find where the water is coming from
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.
In South Croydon, waterlogged lawns are common; French drains and soakaways help.
Details from our portfolio
Drainage work from our projects
A selection from our garden drainage portfolio. These photographs show our work across south London and Surrey; they are not all South Croydon projects.
Materials & possibilities
Drainage options
Matched to the problem.
Clay soil and soakaways
On heavy clay, soakaways drain slowly; they need sizing and sometimes alternative outlets. We test and design accordingly.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Investigate
Find the source of water.
Design
Choose drains and outlets.
Install
Trenches, pipes and soakaways.
Reinstate
Lawn and paving restored.
Documented project · Thornton Heath CR7
Grey sandstone patio in Thornton Heath
This documented project in Thornton Heath CR7 is about 3 miles from South Croydon. 20m² of grey Indian sandstone on a new base, with a new manhole cover and an eco drain, in three days for £3,320 including VAT. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
Read the case studyA complete quote, not a guess
What affects drainage costs?
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 quote- Extent
- Length of drains.
- Soakaway
- Size and type.
- Reinstatement
- Turf and paving.
Compare like for like. Check where water will go, soakaway size and reinstatement.
South Croydon · CR2
Garden Drainage planned around your South Croydon property
We take garden drainage enquiries across South Croydon, including Croham, Selsdon and Purley Oaks. South Croydon's Victorian villas and interwar homes often sit on sloping ground with medium to large gardens. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 4 miles from South Croydon.
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Garden Drainage in South Croydon: your questions
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsWhy is my garden waterlogged in South Croydon?
Usually clay soil, poor falls or water from roofs and higher ground.
Do soakaways work on clay?
They can, if sized correctly; otherwise alternatives are needed.
Will drainage damage my lawn?
We reinstate turf after the work.
How long does it take?
Usually one to three days.
Do you cover all of South Croydon?
Yes. We work across South Croydon (CR2), including Croham, Selsdon and Purley Oaks, and nearby areas such as Croydon and Addiscombe. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 4 miles from South Croydon.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your garden drainage project in South Croydon. 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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