West Sussex · England
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Shoreham-by-Sea
Planning driveway drainage in Shoreham-by-Sea? We survey and price the work across BN42 and BN43, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £55–£125 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- BN42, BN43
- 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.
In Shoreham-by-Sea, the survey for this work is about levels, falls and ground conditions: where water goes now, what is under the surface and how materials will reach the site. In and around Shoreham-by-Sea, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Typical projects we can quote for in Shoreham-by-Sea include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, setting a channel drain across a garage entrance and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Shoreham-by-Sea
Labour and material costs in the South East run above 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 | £55–£125 per linear metre |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Shoreham-by-Sea
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 Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea: questions
Is the price fixed for Shoreham-by-Sea 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.
What postcodes do you cover around Shoreham-by-Sea?
We cover BN42 and BN43 and the surrounding districts, including Lancing and Worthing.
Do I need planning permission in Shoreham-by-Sea?
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.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Shoreham-by-Sea
- Lancing 2.1 mi
- Worthing 4.6 mi
- Burgess Hill 10.6 mi
- Littlehampton 11.7 mi
- Haywards Heath 13.5 mi
Other services in Shoreham-by-Sea
- 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
We cover BN42 and BN43 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
Prefer to talk? 0800 088 6341 or