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Driveway drainage and soakaways in Woking
If you are planning driveway drainage in Woking, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £55–£125 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- GU21, GU22
- 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 Woking we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. Drives in Woking range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
In Woking we can price work such as preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb, digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Woking
Guide prices for Woking are based on South East rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£125 per linear metre |
| Resin garden paths | £55–£155 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Woking
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Woking jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Woking: questions
How soon can you survey in Woking?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Do I need planning permission in Woking?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Woking?
We cover GU21 and GU22 and the surrounding districts, including Weybridge and Guildford.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Woking
- Weybridge 5.6 mi
- Guildford 5.8 mi
- Egham 7.8 mi
- Walton-on-Thames 7.8 mi
- Camberley 8.0 mi
Other services in Woking
- 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 Woking
We cover GU21 and GU22 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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