Drainage

Drainage Contractors in Chichester & West Sussex

Land Drainage | Soakaways | Stormwater | Sewage Treatment Plants | Drainage Fields

Professional drainage installation and groundworks throughout Chichester and West Sussex for residential, rural, agricultural and commercial properties.

From waterlogged gardens and fields to complete drainage systems, soakaways and sewage treatment plant installations, we provide practical solutions designed around the ground conditions, site levels and intended use of the property.

Our groundwork experience and specialist machinery allow us to undertake both the excavation and installation, providing a complete drainage solution from initial site preparation through to reinstatement.

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Drainage Services

Land Drainage

Installation of land drainage systems for gardens, paddocks, fields, estates and other areas suffering from excess groundwater or poor drainage.

We install drainage networks designed to collect and redirect excess water, improving ground conditions and helping waterlogged areas become usable throughout more of the year.

Stormwater Drainage

Installation and improvement of surface and stormwater drainage systems around properties, developments and external areas.

We can provide drainage runs, collection systems, channels and discharge solutions designed to manage rainfall and reduce standing water and localised flooding.

Soakaways

Excavation and installation of soakaways for suitable surface-water applications.

The correct solution depends on factors including soil conditions, available space, drainage area and site levels. We can undertake the excavation, installation and associated pipework required as part of the wider drainage works.

Sewage Treatment Plants

Groundworks and installation associated with sewage treatment plants for properties without access to mains drainage.

We undertake excavation, base preparation, tank installation, associated drainage runs and reinstatement, working to the requirements of the chosen system and site.

Drainage Fields

Excavation and installation of drainage fields associated with sewage treatment systems.

Correct sizing, ground conditions and installation are essential for effective operation. We can undertake the required groundwork, pipework and stone installation to create a complete drainage field system.

French Drains & Garden Drainage

Practical drainage solutions for waterlogged gardens, lawns and landscaped areas.

Depending on the cause of the problem, this can include land drains, French drains, channels, ground improvement, levelling and improvements to existing drainage routes.

Looking specifically for a waterlogged garden or new lawn?

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Ditch & Watercourse Clearance

Clearance and maintenance of ditches and drainage channels to restore water flow and reduce localised water build-up.

Using excavators and specialist attachments, we can remove vegetation, silt and accumulated material while reshaping drainage channels where appropriate.

Drainage Trenching

Efficient trench excavation and drainage installation using machinery suited to the site and required system.

For longer drainage runs and land drainage projects, specialist trenching equipment can significantly reduce excavation time and ground disturbance compared with conventional methods.

Land & Agricultural Drainage

Poorly draining ground can affect paddocks, fields, access routes and working land throughout the year.

We undertake land drainage projects for landowners, farms, estates and equestrian properties, from individual problem areas to larger drainage networks.

Using specialist excavation and trenching equipment allows us to install longer drainage runs efficiently while minimising unnecessary disturbance to the surrounding ground.

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Diagnosing Drainage Problems

The visible water is not always the actual problem.

Ground levels, compacted soil, clay, damaged or inadequate drainage, blocked outfalls and the movement of water from surrounding land can all contribute to persistent wet areas.

Rather than simply installing drainage where water is visible, we look at how water is entering the site, where it can be collected and where it can safely discharge.

The aim is a practical long-term solution rather than simply moving the problem elsewhere.

Specialist Drainage Equipment

Our range of excavation and trenching equipment enables us to undertake everything from confined residential drainage work to long drainage runs across rural land.

By combining specialist plant with experienced operators, we can excavate, install drainage, handle stone and materials and reinstate the site as part of one managed package.

Drainage Across Chichester & West Sussex

We undertake drainage work throughout:

Chichester | Petworth | Midhurst | Storrington | Pulborough | Arundel | Bosham | Goodwood and surrounding West Sussex areas

Projects further afield can also be considered depending on the scope of work.

Need Help With a Drainage Problem?

If you have standing water, poorly draining land or a new drainage project, send us photographs, plans or a short video of the site.

Where possible, include the affected area, site access and any existing ditches, drains or potential outfalls. This helps us understand the problem before arranging a site visit.

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Types of drainage undertaken

 

Land Drains

Foul Drainage

Drainage fields

Surface water

Attenuation tanks/soakaways

Sewage treatment plants

Rain water harvestng

Storm water

“Our garden is now full of amazing functional features! The team at Chichester Gardens are experts in the trade.”

R. HUNT | SUMMERSDALE, WEST SUSSEX