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Driveway drainage and soakaways in Bath
Thinking about driveway drainage in Bath? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £55–£120 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- BA1, BA2
- 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 Bath 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 Bath, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Typical projects we can quote for in Bath include setting a channel drain across a garage entrance, replacing failed edges that have started to crumble and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Bath
For the South West, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£120 per linear metre |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £80–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Bath
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 West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. 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 Bath: questions
Do I need planning permission in Bath?
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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Bath?
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 Bath?
As a guide, £55–£120 per linear metre in Bath including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Bath
- Keynsham 6.4 mi
- Frome 10.3 mi
- Nailsea 17.6 mi
- Portishead 19.1 mi
- Clevedon 21.9 mi
Other services in Bath
- 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 Bath
We cover BA1 and BA2 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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