South Glamorgan · Wales
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Cardiff
Thinking about driveway drainage in Cardiff? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £45–£100 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- CF10, CF11, CF24
- 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 Cardiff we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Cardiff has everything from tight terraced frontages to large suburban drives, so no two quotes look the same.
Across South Glamorgan, the projects we price include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Cardiff
Labour and material costs in South Wales run below 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 | £45–£100 per linear metre |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £40–£105 per m² |
Based on South Wales rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Cardiff
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 Wales, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Cardiff jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Cardiff: questions
How soon can you survey in Cardiff?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Cardiff?
We cover CF10, CF11 and CF24 and the surrounding districts, including Penarth and Barry.
Do I need planning permission in Cardiff?
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Cardiff
- Penarth 2.9 mi
- Barry 7.1 mi
- Llantwit Major 14.0 mi
- Caerphilly 6.7 mi
- Risca 9.5 mi
Other services in Cardiff
- 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 Cardiff
We cover CF10, CF11 and CF24 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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