Leicestershire · England
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Leicester
Thinking about driveway drainage in Leicester? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £50–£110 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5
- 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 Leicester depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Housing in Leicester ranges from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and newer estates, and drive sizes vary just as much.
In Leicester we can price work such as fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Leicester
For the East Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £50–£110 per linear metre |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £75–£120 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £80–£200 per visit |
Based on East Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Leicester
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 East Midlands sits around the UK average for rainfall, with a mix of clay vales and lighter ground that changes what the base needs. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Leicester: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Leicester?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Leicester?
We cover LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5 and the surrounding districts, including Oadby and Wigston.
How soon can you survey in Leicester?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Leicester
- Oadby 3.0 mi
- Wigston 4.3 mi
- Earl Shilton 8.8 mi
- Loughborough 9.3 mi
- Coalville 11.5 mi
Other services in Leicester
- 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 Leicester
We cover LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5 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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