The Shire General Contracting

Landscaping & Building

Drainage

Surface drainage, soakaways and gully connections.

We design and install surface water drainage to keep your driveway, patio and garden free of standing water and protect your home from damp.

From simple ACO channel drains and gullies to full soakaways and connections to the main sewer, we handle all aspects of residential surface water drainage.

Types & features

  • ACO channel drains
  • Soakaways
  • Linear and point drainage
  • Gully and downpipe connections
  • Sewer connections (with consents)

Why homeowners choose this

  • Prevents standing water
  • Protects foundations
  • SuDS compliant
  • Reduces flooding risk
  • Built into driveway/patio works

Areas covered

Drainage across Hertfordshire

We install across these areas — pick yours for local information and references.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a soakaway?

If you can’t connect to a public sewer, a properly sized soakaway is usually required for surface water.

An ACO channel across a typical driveway costs £400–£800 supplied and fitted.

Get a free drainage quote

Tell us about your project and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

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