Water source
Observation during wet weather and a review of roofs, paving and neighbouring levels can reveal where water is entering.
Landscaping
Landscape drainage
Garden drainage should begin with the source, route and destination of water, not with a drain installed at the lowest visible puddle.
Photos, drawings or a short description can help explain the current condition.
Landscaping · Landscape drainage
Start below the finished surface
Standing water may result from levels, compacted soil, high groundwater, leaking services or runoff from hard surfaces. The solution should address the cause and discharge water appropriately.
Ground, access and water
Ground permeability
Soil and subsoil affect whether infiltration is realistic or whether water needs another managed route.
Final destination
A drainage feature must connect or discharge lawfully without causing a new problem elsewhere.
What to mention
What Flyson needs to understand about the ground
- Describe what is already known about water source.
- Explain the priority or constraint around ground permeability.
- Include enough context to discuss final destination without assuming a product or method before the property is understood.
Questions specific to landscape drainage
Will a French drain solve a wet garden?
It can help in some settings, but only when it intercepts water and has a suitable outlet. A gravel trench with nowhere to drain is storage, not a complete solution.
Can water be directed to the street?
Surface-water arrangements are controlled and site-specific. A lawful connection or approved strategy should be confirmed.
Should drainage be installed before paving?
Yes, the drainage design and levels should be coordinated before the hard surfaces are built.
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Garden clearance and preparation
Clearance should leave the site ready for its next use, with waste routes, retained features, levels and hidden obstructions considered rather than simply stripped bare.
Explore garden clearance and preparationTurf and lawn preparation
A healthy lawn begins with drainage, soil preparation, grading and aftercare; the turf is the final layer rather than the whole job.
Explore turf and lawn preparationGarden steps and level changes
Steps and level changes need comfortable geometry, reliable foundations, visible edges and drainage that does not send water across the walking line.
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View groundworksGroundworks
Preparation, retaining and drainage can sit beneath the visible garden finish.
Related work
View extensionsExtensions
Doors, thresholds and external levels determine how new rooms connect to the garden.
Project enquiry
Ask about landscape drainage.
Explain what the ground must support and any known access, level, drainage or excavation constraints.