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Driveway drainage and soakaways in Wimbledon
If you are planning driveway drainage in Wimbledon, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £60–£130 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- SW19, SW20, SW17
- 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.
In Wimbledon, the survey for this work is about levels, falls and ground conditions: where water goes now, what is under the surface and how materials will reach the site. Many homes in Wimbledon have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Projects we quote in and around Wimbledon include preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Wimbledon
Guide prices for Wimbledon are based on London rates, which are well above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £60–£130 per linear metre |
| Resin garden paths | £60–£170 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £55–£85 per m² |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Wimbledon
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Greater London, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Wimbledon: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Wimbledon?
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.
How much is driveway drainage in Wimbledon?
As a guide, £60–£130 per linear metre in Wimbledon including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Wimbledon?
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.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Wimbledon
- Morden 1.7 mi
- Mitcham 2.2 mi
- Putney 2.7 mi
- Streatham 3.3 mi
- Carshalton 4.1 mi
Other services in Wimbledon
- 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 Wimbledon
We cover SW19, SW20 and SW17 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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