Drainage on a driveway: where the water goes
A drive that holds water goes green, then breaks up. A little planning at the start sorts it.
Falls
A gentle slope, set while the stone is laid, sends water away from the house and towards where you want it. It is invisible on a finished drive, and it is the most important drainage you have.
Channel drains
A narrow drain across or along the drive catches water before it reaches a door or the road. Our projects show one set beside a fresh tarmac surface.
The front-garden rule
In England, paving over a front garden larger than five square metres usually needs planning permission unless the surface is permeable or the water drains to a lawn or border on your own property. Check with Cornwall Council if you are unsure.
Quick answers
Do I need a soakaway?
That depends on the ground and the size. We will look at it when we quote.
Is it dearer to add drainage?
Ask for the price with and without.
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