Standing water ruining your lawn after every downpour? Those puddles forming near your patio aren't going away on their own – Wandsworth's heavy clay soil makes proper drainage essential.
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Victorian terraces throughout SW18 share a common enemy: compacted clay that turns gardens into swamps. Between Garratt Lane and Trinity Road, countless homeowners battle the same soggy nightmare each winter. Smart drainage design transforms these waterlogged plots into usable spaces year-round, whether you're dealing with a narrow Earlsfield terrace or a larger Southfields property.
Modern drainage systems go beyond basic soakaways. Perforated pipes laid in gravel trenches intercept surface water before it pools. French drains along boundaries prevent neighbouring runoff from flooding your space. Strategic placement matters – working with natural slopes towards Wandle tributaries rather than against them. Clay-specific solutions include deep bore soakaways that penetrate impermeable layers.
Twenty years solving Wandsworth's drainage puzzles means knowing exactly where problems hide. Local knowledge beats textbook solutions when dealing with SW18's unique geology and Victorian infrastructure.
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Basic drainage for a standard Wandsworth terrace garden starts around £1,200-£1,800. Comprehensive systems for larger plots near Wandsworth Common might reach £3,500-£5,000 depending on complexity.
Absolutely – from East Hill estates to properties backing onto King George's Park, plus neighbouring areas like Battersea Rise and the Tonsleys.
Simple drainage installations take 2-3 days. Complex multi-zone systems for larger gardens might need a full week, weather permitting.
Every system carries decade-long protection against defects. Materials, workmanship, and performance all covered – if water starts pooling again within ten years, we'll fix it free.
Absolutely. Current designs factor in climate change projections, using larger capacity pipes and multiple overflow routes. Systems installed today handle 30% more water than decade-old standards required.
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