French drain installation in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional french drain installation help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable misc services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
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Typical Duration
1-2 days
Location
Ottery St Mary
French drain installed to sort waterlogging and drainage problems in your garden. Properly graded trench, perforated pipe, gravel fill - water redirected away from where you don't want it.
### Stop Living With A Bog
Standing water kills lawns, damages foundations, and makes gardens unusable. **A proper French drain carries water away underground** where it can't cause problems.
> 💡 **Drainage principle:** Water always flows downhill. French drains work by giving it an easy underground route to follow instead of pooling on the surface.
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### Why Proper Installation Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Bodged | |--------------|-----------| | Correct gradient for water flow | No fall, water just sits there | | Proper gravel and geotextile | Soil clogs pipe in months | | Sensible outlet location | Water just floods somewhere else | | Deep enough to work | Too shallow, doesn't intercept water |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Survey** | Work out where water needs to go | | **Dig** | Excavate trench to correct depth/gradient | | **Install** | Lay geotextile, pipe, gravel, backfill |
**📦 You're Left With** - Underground drain removing water - Garden restored (grass re-seeded if needed) - No more standing water - Problem actually solved, not just moved
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### Pricing Guide
French drain costs vary hugely based on: - Length of drain needed - Ground conditions (clay, rock, etc) - Depth required - Outlet location (soakaway, existing drain, etc) - Access for digging
I'll quote once I've seen your property and measured up properly. Call for a free quote.
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### Perfect For Your Property If...
✅ **Waterlogged lawn** - unusable after every rain
✅ **Water near house** - risking damp or flooding
✅ **Boggy patches** - certain areas never dry
✅ **New build drainage** - prevent problems from the start
Why Choose Us for French drain installation in Ottery St Mary?
Stops waterlogging and standing water
Redirects water away from buildings
Prevents damage to foundations and lawns
Hidden underground - doesn't ruin garden look
What to Expect
### Step 1: Site Survey Visit to assess drainage problem, measure up, work out gradient and outlet location, provide quote. ### Step 2: Excavation Dig trench following planned route, ensuring correct depth and fall for water flow. ### Step 3: Install Drain Line trench with geotextile fabric, lay perforated pipe, fill with gravel, wrap fabric over, backfill with soil.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Building regs:** If you're connecting to mains drainage, you might need building control approval. Soakaways and ditches usually don't need permission, but check with your local authority. **Clay soil challenges:** Heavy clay doesn't drain well, so French drains in clay need longer runs or might need connecting to a proper drainage system rather than a soakaway. **Multiple problems?** Often one French drain solves several issues - waterlogged lawn, damp near house, boggy patio. Work out the main water flow direction and intercept it early.
Frequently Asked Questions about French drain installation in Ottery St Mary
What exactly is a French drain?
A trench filled with gravel and a perforated pipe that collects water and carries it away underground. Water seeps into the pipe through the holes, flows along it, and comes out wherever you direct it - usually a soakaway or ditch.
How do I know if I need one?
Standing water after rain, boggy patches that never dry, water pooling near your house - classic signs. If your lawn's a swamp half the year or you're getting damp in the house, a French drain often sorts it.
How long does installation take?
Usually 1-2 days for a typical garden drain. Depends on length, ground conditions, and where the water needs to go. I'll give you a proper time estimate when I quote.
Where does the water go?
Either to a soakaway (hole filled with rubble where water drains into the ground), an existing ditch or drain, or sometimes to surface water drainage if you've got it. I'll work out the best option for your property.
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