Hampshire · England
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Southampton
From Southampton to Hythe, 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
- £55–£125 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- SO14, SO15, SO17
- 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 Southampton we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Southampton has everything from tight terraced frontages to large suburban drives, so no two quotes look the same.
Across Hampshire, the projects we price include preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb, setting a channel drain across a garage entrance and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Southampton
Labour and material costs in the South East run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£125 per linear metre |
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £85–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Southampton
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
The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Southampton: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Southampton?
We cover SO14, SO15 and SO17 and the surrounding districts, including Hythe and Totton.
How soon can you survey in Southampton?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Southampton?
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.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Southampton
- Hythe 3.0 mi
- Totton 3.9 mi
- Eastleigh 4.9 mi
- Fareham 10.5 mi
- Winchester 11.7 mi
Other services in Southampton
- 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 Southampton
We cover SO14, SO15 and SO17 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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