Drainage for drives, patios and gardens

Water first

A drive or patio that holds water will break up faster, grow algae and ice over. Good drainage starts with the falls, the shape of the surface that sends water away, and then a channel, gully or soakaway where it needs to go.

Channel drains

We set linear drains along the edge of tarmac drives. Channel drains catch water before it reaches a door or a road.

Before you pave your front garden

In England, paving over a front garden of more than five square metres with a surface that does not let water drain away usually needs planning permission, unless the surface is permeable or water runs to a lawn or border. Ask us about what suits your property and check with your council if in doubt.

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