What causes driveway not draining?

Driveway laid without adequate falls for drainage. Channel drain or gully blocked. Soakaway full or collapsed.

How much does it cost to fix driveway not draining?

Typical costs range from £1,366 to £5,000 depending on severity and location. Get a free quote from a local groundworker on Tradesfolk.

Fix SoonCommon in SepRecommended trade: Groundworker

Driveway Not Draining

Water pooling on the driveway surface or running toward the house instead of draining away.

What Is Causing This?

1Driveway laid without adequate falls for drainage
2Channel drain or gully blocked
3Soakaway full or collapsed

How Urgent Is This?

Fix Soon

This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.

What Needs to Be Done

A groundworker will assess the levels and install channel drains, adjust the surface falls, or replace the soakaway to ensure water drains away from the property.

How Much Will It Cost?

£1,366 – £5,000

National average estimate

Labour: £933 – £3,333 | Materials: £433 – £1,667

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How to Prevent This

Keep channel drains clear of leaves and debris. Have soakaways inspected if drainage slows. Ensure the driveway was designed with proper falls.