Soakaways in New Cross that stop waterlogging, protect foundations and keep gardens usable year-round. We design and install compliant systems with percolation testing, correct sizing and tidy connections. Serving SE14 homes near New Cross station and Deptford Park.
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Persistent puddles, saturated lawns and overflowing gullies are common in SE14, especially after heavy downpours. Our soakaway installations are built to move surface water away from your home and into the ground safely. We regularly work around New Cross station and the streets leading towards Deptford Park, where space and access can be tight. The result is a drainage solution that’s discreet, effective and built for London weather.
New Cross has a mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and converted flats, often with compact rear gardens and shared boundaries. These properties can suffer from blocked or undersized historic drainage, plus hard landscaping that leaves little permeable ground. We tailor soakaways for the soakaways New Cross area by assessing runoff from roofs, patios and driveways. Whether you’re near Goldsmiths University or closer to Brockley and Nunhead, we design to suit the plot and the building.
We start with inspection of existing drainage runs, then carry out percolation tests and sizing calculations to confirm the right capacity. You’ll get a clear plan for connection points, inspection chambers and compliance with Building Regs. Our team keeps excavations neat, protects paving and reinstates surfaces properly. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, dependable workmanship and long-lasting results.
Ground conditions vary across the London Borough of Lewisham, so we don’t guess—testing comes first. Many New Cross streets have limited access and controlled parking, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and machinery sizes in advance. With Victorian terraces and converted flats, we’re careful around shared drains and party-wall boundaries. We also advise on maintenance points so your system stays serviceable for years.
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Costs in New Cross typically range from £1,200–£3,500 for a straightforward soakaway serving one downpipe, depending on depth, access and reinstatement. Larger systems with crate units, multiple connections, or significant excavation and spoil removal often fall between £3,500–£7,500+. Percolation testing, inspection chambers and complex drainage alterations can add to the total. We provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most soakaway jobs take 1–3 days on site, including excavation, installation, connections and making good. If access is restricted (common with terrace gardens), or if we need to route pipework around existing services, it can take longer. Larger crate systems, deeper digs, or multiple downpipes may extend the work to 3–5 days. Weather and ground conditions also affect timescales.
Soakaways and garden drainage works are usually permitted development and don’t require planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, altering levels significantly, or working close to boundaries and existing drainage connections. Building Regulations and good practice still apply, particularly for safe discharge and correct sizing. We’ll check the relevant requirements for your property in the London Borough of Lewisham before starting.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year warranty for the installed soakaway system, including connections, crate/rubble installation and associated drainage runs we fit. It covers defects caused by installation errors, not issues from misuse, third-party alterations, or blockages from neglected maintenance. We also build in inspection chambers where appropriate, making future checks and cleaning straightforward and helping protect your warranty.
We install modern crate systems for high-capacity storage in compact gardens, as well as traditional rubble soakaways where ground conditions and space suit. Design options include different crate sizes, geotextile wraps, silt traps and inspection chambers for maintenance access. We’ll recommend the best layout after percolation tests and sizing calculations, then connect downpipes or gullies in a way that’s compliant and easy to service.
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