Erosion Control — Riverbank & Soil Erosion Solutions in East Sussex & Kent
Erosion is a growing problem for landowners, farmers and estate managers across Kent and East Sussex. Heavy rainfall, rising river levels, and bare or compacted ground all contribute to soil erosion, riverbank erosion, and the loss of valuable land. As erosion control contractors based in Battle, East Sussex, we design and install erosion control solutions that stabilise banks, protect soil, and prevent further loss.
We tackle all forms of erosion — from riverbank erosion undermining land along the Rother, Brede, and Cuckmere, to soil erosion on agricultural fields and scarp slopes, to ditch and watercourse erosion. Our approach combines excavation expertise with natural engineering techniques, creating erosion control that works with the landscape rather than against it.
What Causes Erosion?
Riverbank erosion is caused by fast-flowing water scouring the bank, wave action, and the natural meandering of rivers and streams. As water levels rise and fall — increasingly common with the extreme weather events hitting the South East — banks are undercut, slumping into the watercourse and carrying land with them. Left unchecked, riverbank erosion can claim metres of land per year.
Soil erosion on agricultural land happens when rain falls faster than the soil can absorb it. Water runs across the surface, carrying topsoil with it — especially on slopes, bare fields, and compacted ground. The result is lost topsoil, gullies, and sediment washing into ditches and watercourses, causing downstream problems.
Ditch and watercourse erosion occurs when ditches are poorly maintained, over-widened, or carrying too much water. Banks slump, the ditch silts up, and the drainage system fails. Regular maintenance and erosion control are essential to keep ditches functioning.
Our Erosion Control Solutions
We provide riverbank stabilisation and erosion repair across Kent and East Sussex. Techniques include bank reprofiling to a stable angle, geotextile reinforcement, willow spiling and live willow revetment, riprap and stone placement, and re-vegetation with deep-rooted native species. We match the technique to the site, the flow rate, and the bank material.
For soil erosion on agricultural and rural land, we install measures that slow water, trap sediment, and hold soil in place. These include swales and bunds to intercept runoff, buffer strips and grassed waterways, French drains and land drainage to reduce surface water, and ditch clearance to manage flow. We also advise on land management practices that reduce erosion risk.
All our erosion control work is carried out with our own excavators and plant — we handle the full process from assessment and design through to installation and reinstatement. We're based in Battle, East Sussex and cover all of Kent and East Sussex. Call us on 07376 622637 for a free erosion control assessment.
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What is erosion control?
Erosion control is the set of techniques used to prevent or reduce soil erosion, riverbank erosion, and watercourse erosion. It includes bank reprofiling and reinforcement, geotextile stabilisation, willow revetment, swales, buffer strips, and drainage management. We provide erosion control across Kent and East Sussex.
Can you repair an eroded riverbank?
Yes. We repair eroded riverbanks across Kent and East Sussex using bank reprofiling, geotextile reinforcement, willow spiling, riprap, and re-vegetation. The right technique depends on the flow rate, bank material, and the severity of the erosion. We assess the site and recommend the best approach.
How do you stop soil erosion on a field?
We reduce soil erosion on agricultural fields by intercepting runoff with swales and French drains, installing buffer strips and grassed waterways, improving land drainage to reduce surface water, and advising on land management practices. The right combination depends on the slope, soil, and land use.
Do you cover my area for erosion control?
We're based in Battle, East Sussex and cover all of Kent and East Sussex, including Battle, Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Tenterden, Hailsham, Heathfield, Rye, Lewes, Robertsbridge and all surrounding areas.
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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.