French drains
Intercept water
Gravel-filled trenches with perforated pipe.
Westminster · Garden drainage
Garden Drainage in Westminster
Dry ground, usable garden.
We fix waterlogged gardens in Westminster 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 Westminster courtyards and lightwells, channel drains and gullies keep water away from basements.
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 Westminster 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 · Elephant and Castle SE17
Sandstone patio, balau deck and fencing in Elephant and Castle
This documented project in Elephant and Castle SE17 is about 2 miles from Westminster. Old deck and paving taken out; grey Indian sandstone laid on a compacted Type 1 base and full mortar bed, a yellow balau hardwood deck on a new frame, closeboard fence panels, a recessed manhole cover and eco drains, in one week for £9,360 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.
Westminster · SW1
Garden Drainage planned around your Westminster property
We take garden drainage enquiries across Westminster, including St James's, Pimlico and Victoria. In Westminster, outdoor spaces are mainly courtyards, roof terraces and lightwells, almost all in conservation areas. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 6 miles from Westminster.
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Garden Drainage in Westminster: 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 Westminster?
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 Westminster?
Yes. We work across Westminster (SW1), including St James's, Pimlico and Victoria, and nearby areas such as Victoria and Pimlico. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 6 miles from Westminster.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your garden drainage project in Westminster. 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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