Garden Drainage Solutionsin Preston & the North West
Expert diagnosis and permanent drainage systems for waterlogged gardens, flooding and surface water problems across Preston, Leyland and Lancashire.
French drain installation from £500.
Why customers choose Acorn
Standing water ruins lawns, softens patios and makes gardens unusable. We diagnose the real cause — poor falls, clay soil, blocked outlets or inadequate new-build soakaways — then design a system that works long term. Options include French drains, linear channel drains, soakaway crates, attenuation and pumps for sunken areas. Drainage is often combined with landscaping or a new patio so you get a dry, usable outdoor space rather than a temporary patch. All work is engineered for Lancashire rainfall and ground conditions, with thoughtful reinstatement after dig-out. Need findings in writing first? Book a Garden Condition Inspection — a paid contractor visit and written report, not a free works estimate.
- Root-cause diagnosis — not a quick patch that fails next winter
- French drains, soakaways, linear drains and pumps as needed
- Often combined with landscaping so the garden is usable again
- Engineered for long-term performance in Lancashire conditions
How much does garden drainage cost?
French drain installation from £500.
Other drainage work, such as channel drains, soakaway crates or a pump for a sunken area, is priced once we've found the cause of the standing water, whether that's poor falls, clay soil, blocked outlets or an inadequate new-build soakaway. The amount of reinstatement after the dig-out also affects the price.
Need findings in writing first? Book a Garden Condition Inspection. Garden Condition Inspection.
Council asked for a BRE 365 soakage test before they will accept a soakaway? BRE 365 soakage test.
How it works
The same clear process for every service.
- 1Online estimate & site visit
Online estimate first, then a site visit when needed to measure accurately.
- 2Design & proposal
Clear written scope and pricing — 3D visuals on full landscaping projects.
- 3Precision installation
Experienced team, tidy site, progress updates throughout.
- 4Handover & guarantee
Walkthrough, care advice and written guarantee on our work.
Common questions
My garden is waterlogged / the land drains have failed. Can you fix that?
Yes. Drainage is one of the jobs we are asked about most, especially on clay soils and plots that back onto low-lying or flood-plain ground.
Typical solutions include French drains, channel drains, soakaways, connecting into an existing surface-water drain, and re-levelling so water runs the right way. New-build lawns that stay wet after rain are very common locally.
A photo of the wet area after rain, plus whether the ground slopes towards or away from the house, is enough for an initial estimate. We then visit to confirm the right system before giving a fixed price. Drainage is often designed into a wider patio or lawn job rather than treated as an afterthought.
Will you reinstate my garden afterwards?
Yes. Drainage work includes thoughtful reinstatement so you are left with a usable, attractive outdoor space — not open trenches.
How do I get a site visit for drainage?
Request a free online estimate first. Drainage almost always benefits from a visit so we can check levels and outfalls — we confirm any visit fee before booking.
What clients say
Real 5★ Google reviews
“We had a french drain put in our new build water logged garden by Acorn Landscapes. They are absolutely fantastic, very professional company.”
“It’s a shame you can only give a company five stars. From my first email through to the job being completed, the entire team at Acorn have been first class.”
“I would like to say thank you to Acorn Landscapes for sorting out my drainage problem. I had surface water pooling next to my conservatory after heavy rain. They installed a French drain to solve the problem.”
Get a quote
No obligation. Site visits may be charged depending on area and job size. Or message us on WhatsApp or call 01772 213019.
- Written guarantees on all work
- 4.8 from 145+ Google reviews
- Family owned
- Preston & North West
See more of our work on the projects page.
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Practical advice from our team — linked automatically by topic.
Fixing New Build Garden Problems in Cottam and Broughton
Why new build gardens often suffer from poor drainage and how proper landscaping from the ground up solves these issues for good.
Waterlogged Lawn? Drainage Options That Actually Work
Why lawns in Preston and Lancashire stay wet, which drainage fixes work on clay, and when a soakaway, French drain or full redesign is the right call.
Does a New-Build Garden Need Drainage?
A soggy new-build lawn after the first winter is not automatically a drain job. How to tell clay and compaction from a plot that actually needs a land drain.
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Ready to talk about garden drainage solutions?
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