Local Drainage Knowledge - Why It Matters in Barnes Street
The nature of drainage problems in Barnes Street is directly influenced by local ground conditions and the age of local properties. Kent has a varied geology - from the clay-dominated Low Weald to chalk on the North Downs and alluvial deposits along the Medway and its tributaries. Much of the ground in and around Barnes Street is clay-influenced subsoil, which expands in wet weather and shrinks in dry. Combined with Barnes Street's established tree cover, and the conditions that cause persistent root ingress and pipe joint displacement are in place.
Tom and the Smarter Drainage engineers know Barnes Street and Kent drainage well. As well as drainage, we carry out groundworks - including patios, concrete bases, excavations, and fencing - which means that when a drain repair requires excavation, we can reinstate the surface properly afterwards. Using one contractor for drainage and groundworks saves Barnes Street homeowners the time and cost of coordinating separate trades.