Local Drainage Knowledge - Why It Matters in Shepway
Drainage problems in Shepway are shaped by the local geology and housing stock. 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. Much of the ground in and around Shepway is clay-influenced subsoil, which expands in wet weather and shrinks in dry. Add the area's mature tree cover, and the conditions that cause persistent root ingress and pipe joint displacement are in place.
Tom and the Smarter Drainage engineers know Shepway 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.