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Driveway drainage and soakaways in Reigate
From Reigate to Redhill, we price driveway drainage and soakaways with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £55–£125 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- RH2, RH1, RH3
- 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 Reigate we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. In and around Reigate, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Projects we quote in and around Reigate include adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Reigate
Prices in the South East are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£125 per linear metre |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £85–£135 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£65 per linear metre |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Reigate
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Reigate: questions
Do I need planning permission in Reigate?
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 Reigate?
As a guide, £55–£125 per linear metre in Reigate including VAT, depending on length, ground conditions and access. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Is the price fixed for Reigate 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 Reigate
- Redhill 1.5 mi
- Horley 4.8 mi
- Banstead 5.9 mi
- Caterham 6.3 mi
- Leatherhead 6.9 mi
Other services in Reigate
- 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 Reigate
We cover RH2, RH1 and RH3 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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