Drainage Contractors in Woodmansey
Stop Drainage Problems Before They Spread
Standing water, soggy lawns and flooding after rain can cause long-term problems. Poor drainage damages gardens, weakens foundations and can even lead to damp inside your home.
With help from Backhouse Construction & Landscaping, you can prevent these issues early and keep your property safe, stable and dry all year.
Reliable Solutions Built to Last
Without proper drainage, water can pool and soil can lose nutrients over time. Our systems are designed to work with your land, not against it.
We use durable materials and proven methods that protect your home, prevent flooding and keep your garden in top condition all year.
Telephone:
01377 258594
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need a drainage system?
Pooling water, compacted soil or dying plants are clear signs. Damp patches indoors can also mean water is not draining properly underground.
What’s the difference between a French drain and a soakaway?
A French drain channels water away using gravel and pipework while a soakaway disperses it underground into the soil. Both prevent surface flooding and water build-up.
Can proper drainage improve my garden?
Yes. Good drainage helps roots breathe, keeps soil healthy and supports stronger growth across your plants and lawn.
How We Plan and Install Effective Drainage
Good drainage does more than move water away. It protects your home and supports healthy soil so your garden can thrive.
Our team assesses your land carefully and installs systems that suit its layout so your space drains naturally and efficiently.
What you can expect
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Expert site assessment and clear planning
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French drains and surface water systems
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Soakaways and garden drainage solutions
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Gutter and downpipe connections
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Ground preparation and excavation
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Drainage for patios, lawns and beds
We handle everything from start to finish with minimal disruption so you get lasting results and peace of mind.
Why Homeowners Trust Backhouse Construction & Landscaping
Fast, Reliable Drainage Solutions
We understand how stressful water issues can be, so we act quickly and get the job done right the first time.
Our friendly team works neatly, safely and efficiently, keeping disruption to a minimum.
Expert, Long-Lasting Drainage Installation
Our drainage installation work is built for durability and peace of mind.
We use quality materials and correct gradients to keep your property dry, stable and protected through every season.
Healthier Gardens and Greener Spaces
Good drainage helps soil stay balanced, prevents root rot and improves air flow.
It gives your garden the foundation to grow stronger and look better all year round.
Start Your Drainage Project Today
Stop water problems before they cause lasting damage. Contact Backhouse Construction & Landscaping for a friendly chat and free quote.
We will assess your property, recommend the right solution and keep your home and garden protected long-term.
Telephone:
01377 258594
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Ryan Webb
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Dan turned up cheerful on a grim Tuesday and walked the garden with me, listening while I rattled through years of puddle drama. He used dye and a hose to prove where the water stalled, then proposed a short run to a small soakaway.
The trench was cut cleanly and the gravel tucked back like a zipper. He swept, rinsed and left a few notes on aftercare. Two storms later the lawn had bounce not sludge. Calm person, tidy work, sensible advice. Exactly what we needed.
Nathan Cole
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Dan turned up with dye, hose and patience. He traced water along the patio edge, then recommended a short run of perforated pipe with gravel that disappears under turf.
Backhouse Construction & Landscaping worked neatly, lifted slabs cleanly and relaid them so the pattern lines up. After two heavy showers there’s no standing water, no slick patches by the door. Clear advice, tidy craft and a bill that matched the quote exactly. Feels like adulting done right.
Aidan Brooks
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Backhouse Construction & Landscaping found the issue within minutes. The gullies were too high.
New covers, a proper fall and a short run to a soakaway. Garden usable again.
Helen Pratt
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Dan arrived early, tested with dye and showed exactly where water stalled. He fitted a short French drain and a tidy gully.
Quiet, careful and effective.
Marcus Field
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Backhouse Construction & Landscaping were recommended by my brother. They traced damp in the porch back to a flat section outside, then added a narrow trench and corrected the threshold.
The brick is already drying to its old colour. Crew worked quietly, kept the gate shut for the dog and swept the street after.
Tony Barker
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Backhouse Construction & Landscaping handled our side passage that always puddled at the back door. They cut a neat slot drain, matched the paving cuts and linked it to a small soakaway.
It looks original, not bolted on. Shoes and school bags aren’t soaked anymore. Communication was steady throughout and they tidied like they’d never been.
Bethan Hughes
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Our back door always trapped a puddle right where the pram wheels land. Dan lowered the threshold gully, added a slim drain and tied it neatly to the soakaway.
Backhouse Construction & Landscaping swept the path, closed the gate for the cat and left a friendly follow up email. We walked out after last night’s rain and nothing squished. Small fix, massive difference for daily life.
Georgia Webb
Drainage
Client Comment
Woodmansey
Dan checked levels with a laser, then showed me a quick water test so I could see the issue. He rerouted a downpipe, added a gravel trench and set correct falls on the path.
He swept up, washed the slab edges and left photos of each stage. Calm, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. Worth every penny for peace of mind.
Darren Lowe
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Dan arrived on time, listened to the story of floods past and didn’t roll his eyes once. He found a low gully, corrected the height and installed a French drain through the worst patch.
He explained aftercare in simple words and followed up two days later. Courteous, thorough and reassuring from start to finish.
Priyanka Patel
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Dan spoke to our elderly neighbour before digging near the boundary which eased everyone’s nerves. He explained how the soakaway works and why the trench needed that depth.
Courteous, steady and clearly experienced. The lawn sat up within a week instead of squelching.
Dennis Clarke
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Backhouse Construction & Landscaping surveyed during a downpour, which felt fitting. They marked flow with chalk arrows, then proposed a short French drain to a discreet soakaway.
The crew lifted turf carefully, saved every roll and relaid it snug. First storm since and the patio stayed dry, lawn springy not swampy. Clear plan, fair bill, tidy finish.
Charlotte Pritchard
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Backhouse Construction & Landscaping installed a gully along the drive and relaid blocks so the line reads straight. They left a little diagram for our files and labelled where things run.
Two storms in and the garage is bone dry. Neighbours noticed the difference instantly. Professional, polite and careful with plants.
Craig Walters
Drainage
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Woodmansey
Backhouse Construction & Landscaping sorted a drip line that soaked our back wall. They lowered a gully, added a short run of pipe and cut a slim drain you barely notice.
Dan is steady, punctual and good at explaining why small changes matter. The musty smell in the hall has gone. We keep opening the back door after rain just to admire the dry threshold. Sad, maybe, but lovely.
Rory McLean
Drainage
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Woodmansey
We’re a family of five with a football mad spaniel. The lawn used to turn to soup every Saturday.
Dan fitted a French drain through the worst strip and connected a discreet soakaway under the goal. Backhouse Construction & Landscaping relaid turf tight and left the square looking like a bowling green. Two relentless showers later and it still felt firm. The dog came in clean. That alone sold us.
Freya Sutton














Dan treated our driveway like his own. He lifted a strip, laid a channel grate and patched the blocks back beautifully.
No standing water by the garage now.