How much does a drive drainage job cost in Gwynedd?
Guide price in Gwynedd: £330–£930 including VAT. These are Wales 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 | £330–£930 |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£45 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£930 |
| Soakaway | £840–£1,850 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £50–£470 |
Guide figures for Wales, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Gwynedd
We quote drainage in every town across Gwynedd, 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.
Hilly streets in much of Wales mean many drives slope, which shapes the falls, the edging and the water route.
- Levels survey and a falls plan
- Linear channel drains with gratings rated for cars
- Connection to an existing surface water gully where permitted
- Soakaway crates or rubble soakaways where ground allows
- Threshold drainage at doors and garages
What the survey covers
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Ground conditions for any soakaway
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
Rules for front drives in Gwynedd
In Wales, any new or replacement hard surface at the front of a house should be permeable or drain to a permeable area within the property to avoid needing planning permission. Unlike England, there is no 5 m² allowance for new paving; only repairs of up to 5 m² of existing surface are exempt.
Since January 2019, construction work covering 100 m² or more with drainage implications, including drives and patios, needs approval from the local SuDS Approving Body (SAB) before work starts, even where planning permission is not needed.
A dropped kerb needs your council's approval as highway authority, and a new access onto a classified road needs planning permission.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Drainage in Gwynedd: questions
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in Gwynedd?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Who approves a drive drainage job in Gwynedd?
For a dropped kerb, your council as highway authority. For drainage and covers on private land, no approval is usually needed, but connections to public sewers need the water company's consent.
How much does a drive drainage job cost in Gwynedd?
Guide price: £330–£930 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Do you work in Bangor, Gwynedd, Holyhead and Caernarfon?
Yes. We cover all of Gwynedd, including Bangor, Gwynedd, Holyhead and Caernarfon.
