How much does a drive drainage job cost in East Riding of Yorkshire?
Guide price in East Riding of Yorkshire: £320–£900 including VAT. These are Yorkshire and the Humber guide figures; the survey or your photos confirm the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Channel drain run across a drive | £320–£900 |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £18–£45 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £320–£900 |
| Soakaway | £810–£1,800 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £50–£450 |
Guide figures for Yorkshire and the Humber, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in East Riding of Yorkshire
We quote drainage in every town across the East Riding of Yorkshire, including:
What does a drive drainage job involve?
Drainage for block paving makes sure rain leaves the surface in a controlled way: falls in the paving direct it, channel drains collect it across openings, and a soakaway or approved connection takes it away. Standard block paving sheds most of its rain, so a drive without a plan for the water ends up with puddles, wet thresholds or water running onto the pavement.
Sloping drives are common in parts of Yorkshire, which affects falls, steps and drainage at the bottom of the drive.
- Soakaway crates or rubble soakaways where ground allows
- Connection to an existing surface water gully where permitted
- Levels survey and a falls plan
- Threshold drainage at doors and garages
- Linear channel drains with gratings rated for cars
What the survey covers
- Access and working space
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Where water collects now and where it can go
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
Rules for front drives in East Riding of Yorkshire
In England, paving in front of the house that covers more than 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway inside your boundary. Permeable block paving, or standard blocks laid to fall onto a planted strip, avoid the need for permission in most cases.
Flats and maisonettes, listed buildings, and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can have tighter rules, and conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict some permitted development.
A dropped kerb needs your local highway authority's approval (usually the county, unitary, metropolitan or London borough council), and a new access onto an A, B or C classified road also needs planning permission.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Drainage in East Riding of Yorkshire: questions
Who approves a drive drainage job in East Riding of Yorkshire?
For a dropped kerb, your local highway authority (usually your council). For drainage and covers on private land, no approval is usually needed, but connections to public sewers need the water company's consent.
Do you work in Hull, Bridlington and Beverley?
Yes. We cover all of the East Riding of Yorkshire, including Hull, Bridlington and Beverley.
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in East Riding of Yorkshire?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
How much does a drive drainage job cost in East Riding of Yorkshire?
Guide price: £320–£900 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
