Drainage Consultants — Expert Drainage Assessment & Design in East Sussex & Kent
If you need a drainage consultant to assess your land, diagnose a drainage problem, or design a drainage system, we can help. As drainage consultants based in Battle, East Sussex, we provide expert drainage assessment, design and advisory services to farmers, landowners, estates and developers across Kent and East Sussex. We don't just advise — we design and install the drainage systems we specify, so our recommendations are practical, buildable and costed.
Unlike drainage consultants who only produce reports, we own our own excavators and drainage plant and carry out the installation work ourselves. That means our assessments are grounded in practical experience — we know what works on the clay, chalk and sandstone soils of Kent and East Sussex, and we design drainage systems that we can actually build and that will last.
When You Need a Drainage Consultant
Drainage problems are often complex. Water may be coming from multiple sources — surface runoff, groundwater, a spring, a blocked ditch, or a failed drainage system. Without a proper assessment, it's easy to spend money on the wrong solution — a French drain that doesn't address the real problem, a soakaway that won't drain in clay soil, or field drains that discharge into a blocked ditch.
A drainage consultant assesses the whole picture: the soil type, the topography, the existing drainage, the water table, the outfall arrangements, and the land use. From that assessment, we design a drainage system that addresses the root cause — not just the symptoms. For farmers and landowners, that means drainage that works for years, not months.
For developers and planners, drainage design is often a planning condition. SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems), surface water management plans, and attenuation calculations may be required before planning permission is granted. We provide the drainage assessment and design that meets these requirements.
Our Drainage Consultancy Services
We carry out site assessments and drainage surveys across Kent and East Sussex — visiting your land, assessing the soil, topography, existing drainage, and water sources, and identifying the root cause of the drainage problem. We use percolation tests, trial pits, and visual assessment to build a complete picture of your drainage situation.
From that assessment, we design a drainage system tailored to your land and your needs — whether that's a perforated pipe field drainage system, a French drain network, soakaways and attenuation, ditch clearance and reshaping, or a combination of all of these. Every design includes clear recommendations, a practical layout, and a cost estimate.
Because we install what we design, our drainage consultancy comes with a practical guarantee: the system we recommend is one we can build. We handle the full process from assessment through design and installation, so there's no gap between the recommendation and the reality. Call us on 07376 622637 to arrange a drainage consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a drainage consultant do?
A drainage consultant assesses your land and drainage problem, identifies the root cause, and designs a drainage system to solve it. This includes site assessment, percolation testing, drainage survey, system design, and cost estimation. We provide drainage consultancy across Kent and East Sussex.
How much does a drainage consultation cost?
An initial drainage consultation and site assessment is free for farms, estates and landowners across Kent and East Sussex. For more detailed drainage design, percolation testing, or planning support (SuDS design, attenuation calculations), we provide a quote based on the scope of work required.
Do you provide drainage design for planning applications?
Yes. We provide drainage assessment and design that meets planning requirements including SuDS, surface water management, and attenuation. We work with developers and planners across Kent and East Sussex to deliver drainage design that satisfies planning conditions.
Can you assess a failed drainage system?
Yes. We assess existing drainage systems — including old field drains, French drains, and soakaways — to diagnose why they're failing and recommend whether to repair, upgrade, or replace. We carry out this work for farms, estates and properties across Kent and East Sussex.
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Call us for a free quote. Based in Battle, East Sussex — covering Kent and East Sussex. We respond within 24 hours.