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Driveway drainage and soakaways in Shrewsbury
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Shrewsbury, Shropshire: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £50–£110 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- SY1, SY2, SY3
- 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 Shrewsbury depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Shrewsbury, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Typical projects we can quote for in Shrewsbury include replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Shrewsbury
Guide prices for Shrewsbury are based on West Midlands rates, which are close to the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £50–£110 per linear metre |
| Resin bound driveways | £45–£120 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £75–£120 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Shrewsbury
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 West Midlands is close to the UK average for rainfall, and much of the region sits on clay that holds water after wet spells. 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 Shrewsbury: questions
Do I need planning permission in Shrewsbury?
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 much is driveway drainage in Shrewsbury?
As a guide, £50–£110 per linear metre in Shrewsbury including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Is the price fixed for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury
- Wellington 9.9 mi
- Telford 12.9 mi
- Oswestry 16.4 mi
Other services in Shrewsbury
- 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 Shrewsbury
We cover SY1, SY2 and SY3 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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