Stop surface water pooling and protect your patio, lawn and foundations with Soakaways in New Malden. Fine Landscaping designs and installs compliant systems with proper testing, sizing and neat connections. Expect tidy workmanship, clear communication and long-lasting drainage performance.
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If your garden floods after heavy rain or your driveway holds standing water, a correctly sized soakaway can make a dramatic difference. We install soakaways across KT3, including around New Malden High Street and the streets by Manor Park. Our solutions capture roof and hardstanding runoff and disperse it safely into the ground. The result is less mess, fewer puddles and reduced risk of water tracking towards the house.
New Malden’s mix of 1930s semis, Edwardian houses and modern apartments often comes with older drainage layouts and extensions that increase runoff. We regularly work in the soakaways New Malden area, including Raynes Park and Motspur Park, where access can be tight and gardens vary in size. Whether you need a new system for a refurbishment or an upgrade after paving works, we tailor the design to your plot. We also consider nearby trees, existing services and the best route for connections.
Our process starts with percolation tests and sizing calculations, then we recommend the right system and location. We install crate systems or rubble soakaways, add inspection chambers where appropriate, and connect gullies or downpipes neatly. Work is carried out to relevant Building Regs guidance, with clean reinstatement and practical maintenance advice. Homeowners choose us for clear scopes, dependable scheduling and drainage that performs through winter downpours.
Across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, ground conditions can vary street by street, so we test rather than guess. In New Malden, parking and access can affect excavation and spoil removal, especially near Beverley Park and busier roads. We plan deliveries, machinery and reinstatement to minimise disruption and protect existing paving and planting. Designs are adapted to typical suburban plots and shared boundaries, keeping systems compliant and practical to maintain.
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Costs vary with soakaway size, depth, access, and whether you need new connections or an inspection chamber. As a guide, simple rubble soakaways can start from around £900–£1,800, while modern crate systems commonly range £1,500–£3,500+. Larger systems for driveways or multiple downpipes, or sites requiring more excavation and disposal, may be £3,500–£6,000. We confirm after testing and a site survey.
Most domestic soakaway installations take 1–3 days on site, depending on excavation depth, access for machinery, and reinstatement (turf, gravel or paving). A straightforward downpipe connection to a crate system is often completed in a day or two. Larger projects, multiple connections, or poor ground conditions can extend the programme to 3–5 days. Percolation testing and design are typically arranged before works begin.
In many cases, a soakaway within your garden is permitted and doesn’t require planning permission, especially when it’s part of routine drainage improvements. However, rules can change if works affect shared drainage, listed buildings, or certain front garden/driveway alterations. We also ensure the installation follows Building Regs guidance, including safe distances from buildings and boundaries. We’ll advise what applies to your property and can help with any checks needed.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our soakaway installation workmanship, covering issues such as failed connections, incorrect installation of crates or chambers, and defects that cause the system not to operate as designed. The warranty doesn’t cover misuse, damage from later building works, or blockages caused by lack of maintenance (for example, silted gullies). We explain simple upkeep steps and can schedule periodic inspections.
We install modern crate systems for high capacity in compact spaces, as well as traditional rubble soakaways where suitable. Designs can include geotextile wrapping, silt traps, and inspection chambers for maintenance access. We can connect from downpipes, channel drains or yard gullies, and advise on the best routing to avoid services. After percolation tests and sizing calculations, we recommend the most effective option for your soil, runoff and available space.
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