County Londonderry · Northern Ireland
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Derry
From Derry to Limavady, we price driveway drainage and soakaways with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £45–£95 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- BT48, BT47
- 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 Derry we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Drives in Derry range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Typical projects we can quote for in Derry include setting a channel drain across a garage entrance, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Derry
For Northern Ireland, where typical costs are below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£95 per linear metre |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 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 Derry
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. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Derry: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Derry?
Dropped kerb consent comes from DfI Roads. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
How much is driveway drainage in Derry?
As a guide, £45–£95 per linear metre in Derry including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
What postcodes do you cover around Derry?
We cover BT48 and BT47 and the surrounding districts, including Limavady.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Derry
- Limavady 14.7 mi
Other services in Derry
- 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 Derry
We cover BT48 and BT47 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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