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Driveway drainage and soakaways in Greenwich
We quote driveway drainage and soakaways for homes across Greenwich, from the SE3 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £60–£130 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- SE3, SE7, SE10, SE12
- 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 Greenwich we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Greenwich mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Projects we quote in and around Greenwich 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 Greenwich
Prices in London are well above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £60–£130 per linear metre |
| Resin garden paths | £60–£170 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £95–£240 per visit |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Greenwich
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 England, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
London is one of the drier parts of the UK, but heavy summer downpours on small, mostly paved plots are exactly what front-garden drainage rules were written for. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Greenwich: questions
Do I need planning permission in Greenwich?
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Greenwich?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Is the price fixed for Greenwich 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 Greenwich
Other services in Greenwich
- 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 Greenwich
We cover SE3, SE7, SE10 and SE12 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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