Drainage Solutions in Kent
Soakaways, ACO Drains & Surface Water Management by HB Groundwork & Construction
Effective drainage is crucial to protect your property, driveway and garden from water damage. At HB Groundwork & Construction, we provide professional drainage services across Tonbridge and the whole of Kent, offering long-lasting solutions for both domestic and commercial sites.
Whether you’re suffering from pooling water, flooding, damp foundations or a blocked drainage system — or you’re planning a new project that requires compliant drainage — we can help.
Drainage Issues We Solve
We provide reliable solutions to problems such as:
- Water pooling on driveways or patios
- Flooding in gardens or on lawns
- Damp against property walls and foundations
- Poorly draining soil or compacted ground
- Standing water after rain
- Roof water runoff with nowhere to discharge
- Older drainage systems no longer performing
A member of our team will inspect the site, identify the cause and provide the most cost-effective long-term solution.
Our Drainage Services
We cover all aspects of external drainage, including:
- Soakaway installations
- ACO drainage channels
- French drains (perimeter drainage)
- Driveway drainage
- Patio and landscaping drainage
- Sewer connection preparation
- Guttering drainage redirection
- Replacement of failing drainage systems
- Underground pipework installation
- Chamber installation / manholes
- Stormwater management systems
All work is completed to industry standards using high-quality materials designed for longevity.
Soakaways – Installed Across Kent
Soakaways provide an ideal solution for diverting rainwater into the surrounding soil rather than the surface.
We install:
- Traditional rubble soakaways
- Prefabricated modular crate systems
- Deep pit soakaways for poor ground conditions
Soakaways are often essential for resin driveways, patios, new builds and garden landscaping projects and help maintain compliance with building regulations.
ACO Drains – Surface Water Collection
We professionally install ACO/linear drainage channels to collect surface water from driveways, patios, paths and entrance areas.
Benefits include:
- Prevents water pooling
- Protects foundations and sub-bases
- Improves surface safety in winter
- Highly durable with neat visual finish
We can integrate ACO drains into block paving, tarmac, resin and patio designs for a seamless look.
French Drains – Perimeter Drainage
French drains are an excellent solution for:
- Damp or waterlogged gardens
- Poor run-off on sloped properties
- Water gathering against homes or walls
- Redirecting groundwater away from the property
The system uses porous backfill and filter membrane to allow stable, long-term drainage performance.
Areas We Cover
We are based in Tonbridge and install drainage systems throughout Kent, including:
TTonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Medway, Canterbury, Folkestone, Dover, Deal, Tenterden, Cranbrook, Paddock Wood and all surrounding villages and towns.
For larger drainage projects, we also work across the South East.
Why Kent Homeowners Choose HB Groundwork & Construction
- Experienced drainage and groundwork specialists
- Fully insured for total peace of mind
- Clear advice before any work begins
- Honest pricing and free written quotations
- Reliable and tidy work with long-lasting results
- All projects overseen by owner Henry Beeney
- 100% customer satisfaction is our priority
We provide solutions that truly fix the issue — not temporary fixes.
Request a Free Drainage Quote
Whether you need a soakaway installed, ACO drains added to a driveway or a full drainage redesign, we’ll be happy to help. We’ll inspect the issue, discuss the best solution and provide a transparent written quote.
HB Groundwork & Construction – Drainage & Soakaway Specialists in Kent
Contact us today to arrange your free site visit and quotation.