County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Lisburn
We quote driveway drainage and soakaways for homes across Lisburn, from the BT27 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £45–£95 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- BT27, BT28, BT17
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What driveway drainage and soakaways involve
Driveway drainage collects surface water and takes it to somewhere it can soak away safely, usually with a linear channel drain across the drive and a soakaway crate or rubble pit in the garden. It is needed where a drive is impermeable or slopes towards the house or garage.
Before quoting groundworks in Lisburn we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Lisburn, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Typical projects we can quote for in Lisburn include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Lisburn
Prices in Northern Ireland are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£95 per linear metre |
| Resin patios | £40–£105 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Lisburn
Surface water from a drive should stay on your property or go to a suitable soakaway or surface water drain. It should not run onto the road or be connected to a foul sewer. Soakaways are sited away from buildings.
General information for Northern Ireland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Lisburn: questions
How soon can you survey in Lisburn?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Lisburn?
We cover BT27, BT28 and BT17 and the surrounding districts, including Belfast and Newtownabbey.
Is the price fixed for Lisburn jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Lisburn
- Belfast 6.7 mi
- Newtownabbey 10.7 mi
- Antrim 15.1 mi
- Carrickfergus 16.2 mi
- Larne 24.2 mi
Other services in Lisburn
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Lisburn
We cover BT27, BT28 and BT17 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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