Garden Drainage in Tulse Hill that fixes waterlogging at the source, not just the symptoms. From French drains and soakaways to pump systems, we keep gardens usable year-round.
Response within 24 hours
If your lawn turns to mud or water pools after rain, targeted drainage makes a lasting difference. We design and install solutions across SW2, including around Tulse Hill station and the edges of Brockwell Park. Our team tackles everything from surface run-off to saturated borders and flooded patios. The aim is simple: move water away safely and discreetly.
Tulse Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and post-war estates often have compact gardens, older paving levels and shared boundary walls that can trap water. Heavy foot traffic and shaded rear gardens can worsen compaction and slow drainage. We’re used to working in the garden drainage tulse hill area where access is tight and neighbouring properties sit close together. Every plan is tailored to your layout, levels and how you use the space.
We start with a clear site assessment, then confirm falls and problem points with grading checks and, where needed, CCTV surveys of existing runs. You’ll get a practical recommendation—French drains, land drains, channel drains, catch pits, soakaways or pump systems—based on performance and budget. Work is completed neatly with careful reinstatement of lawns, borders and paving. Homeowners choose us for transparent communication, tidy workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
We regularly deliver garden drainage in London Borough of Lambeth, where mixed ground conditions and older pipework can complicate run-off. In Tulse Hill, side access and parking can be limited, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and working hours carefully. Period properties often have altered levels from past patios and extensions, so we re-establish correct falls to prevent water tracking back to the house. We also keep drainage routes compliant and considerate of neighbouring boundaries.
Rated 4.9/5 from over 280 verified reviews
Costs vary with access, depth, soil type and how much reinstatement is needed. As a guide, small fixes such as a short channel drain or local regrading often start around £600–£1,500. A French drain run or land drain system is commonly £1,500–£4,000. Larger schemes with soakaways, multiple catch pits or pump systems can be £4,000–£10,000+. We’ll survey first and provide a clear, itemised estimate.
Most straightforward installations take 1–3 days, such as a French drain along a boundary or a channel drain across a patio. More involved projects—multiple runs, new soakaways, significant grading, or pump systems—typically take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on access for machinery, ground conditions, weather, and how much paving or lawn needs lifting and reinstating. We’ll confirm a schedule and keep disruption to a minimum.
Garden drainage works are usually permitted development, especially where you’re improving drainage and using permeable solutions like soakaways. However, rules can change if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if you’re altering hardstanding near boundaries and public highways. We’ll advise on best practice for discharge, check any relevant constraints, and recommend compliant options. If approvals are needed, we can help you prepare the details.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying drainage installations covering workmanship and the correct installation of specified components (such as pipework, geotextiles, and properly constructed soakaways). The warranty is designed to give peace of mind against installation-related failure. It doesn’t cover damage caused by third-party works, extreme events beyond design assumptions, or lack of maintenance (for example, leaves blocking grates). We explain care requirements at handover.
Options include French drains with perforated pipe and clean gravel, land drains for larger areas, channel drains with metal or plastic grates, catch pits for silt capture, and soakaways using crates or traditional rubble. Where gravity falls aren’t possible, we can install pump systems with alarms. Finishes can be chosen to suit paving styles, from discreet slot drains to heavier-duty grates. We’ll recommend the best combination for your garden levels and usage.
Get your free, no-obligation quote today.