Local Drainage Knowledge - Why It Matters in New Street
The nature of drainage problems in New Street is directly influenced by local ground conditions and the age of local properties. Kent's geology varies significantly across the county - from the clay-dominated Low Weald to chalk on the North Downs and alluvial deposits along the Medway and its tributaries. A good deal of the ground around New Street is clay-influenced, expanding in wet conditions and shrinking in drought, which puts older pipe joints under strain. Combined with New 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 New 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. One contractor, one call saves time and money compared to managing separate drainage and groundworks contractors.