Kent · England
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Faversham
If you are planning driveway drainage in Faversham, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £55–£125 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- ME13
- 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.
Groundwork prices in Faversham depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Plots around Faversham are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Projects we quote in and around Faversham include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Faversham
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 |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £90–£225 per visit |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Faversham
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. Laying days in Faversham are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 Faversham: questions
Do I need planning permission in Faversham?
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.
How soon can you survey in Faversham?
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 Faversham?
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 Faversham
- Whitstable 6.7 mi
- Sittingbourne 7.0 mi
- Canterbury 8.6 mi
- Herne Bay 11.1 mi
- Ashford 11.6 mi
Other services in Faversham
- 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 Faversham
We cover ME13 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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