Standing water, flooding driveways, gardens that stay waterlogged after rain, fields that won't drain. These are the kinds of problems Chris deals with every day across Lincolnshire and the surrounding counties. With over 30 years of experience working with the land, he takes the time to look at what the ground is actually doing before deciding on the right solution. Sometimes that means a simple soakaway. Sometimes it means reshaping the land entirely. Getting rid of the water is often the door to a better, longer lasting solution than most people expect.
French Drain Installation
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Full French drain installation including excavation, pipe laying, aggregate fill and reinstatement
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Designed to intercept water before it reaches buildings, driveways, gardens or low lying areas and redirect it safely away
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Particularly effective on clay-heavy land across Lincolnshire where water sits near the surface rather than draining naturally
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Chris handles the full installation himself. No need to coordinate separate trades for the digging and the pipe work
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Suitable for domestic gardens, driveways, agricultural land and commercial properties
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We have a helpful diagram showing how French drains work through clay land if you want to understand what's involved before getting in touch (see below)
Soakaway Installation
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Soakaway installation for surface water drainage from roofs, driveways, patios and gardens
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Full installation including excavation, crate or aggregate soakaway, inspection point and reinstatement
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A well placed soakaway is often the most straightforward solution for properties with localised drainage problems
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Chris can also source and install underground water storage systems for clients who want to capture and reuse water rather than simply dispersing it, which is worth considering as rainfall patterns continue to change
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Works for domestic and commercial properties across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire
Field and Land Drainage
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Land drainage for agricultural fields, paddocks, equestrian properties and larger rural gardens
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Waterlogged fields cost time, damage ground structure and limit what the land can be used for. Getting drainage right makes a real difference to how the land performs
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Chris assesses each site individually rather than applying a standard fix. Ground conditions vary considerably across Lincolnshire and what works on one field won't always work on the next
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Pipe runs, mole draining, reshaping and outfall solutions depending on what the site needs
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Works with both farmers and private landowners, including clients with larger rural gardens that sit on heavy clay
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Based near Grantham and familiar with the drainage challenges around the Witham and Trent catchments as well as the clay-heavy land that covers much of the county
Surface Water Drainage and Land Reshaping
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Surface water drainage for properties where water is pooling, running off incorrectly or causing problems for neighbouring land
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Reshaping gradients and ground levels to redirect water flow permanently, rather than managing the symptoms year after year
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Where the site allows, Chris can create natural drainage features including ditches, shallow channels and reshaped areas that hold water beneficially, encouraging wildflowers and wildlife rather than leaving an eyesore
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This approach works with the land rather than against it and often produces a more attractive result than a purely functional fix
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Not every job needs pipework. Sometimes the ground just needs to be read properly and reshaped to do what it should have been doing in the first place
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Suitable for gardens, fields, development sites and agricultural land
Drainage in Lincolnshire: Why Local Knowledge Matters
Much of Lincolnshire sits on clay. Clay holds water rather than letting it pass through, which is why so many properties and fields in this part of the world have drainage problems that simpler solutions just don't fix. The ground around Grantham and Newark in particular can be challenging, especially in wetter years when the Witham and Trent catchments are already under pressure.
There is no single right answer for clay land drainage. Chris has been working in these conditions for over 30 years and looks at each site properly before recommending anything. The right solution depends on what the water is doing, where it is coming from, how the ground is behaving and what the client actually needs. Sometimes that is a straightforward French drain. Sometimes it is a full programme of land reshaping. Most of the time it is somewhere in between.
Why Choose Belvoir Landscaping for Drainage Work?
CPCS Qualified and Fully Insured
Chris holds a CPCS Blue Card and all work is fully insured for domestic, agricultural and commercial projects across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.
Full Installation, Not Just the Dig
For French drains and soakaways, Chris handles the complete job including pipe laying, aggregate, inspection points and reinstatement. You are not left coordinating multiple trades.
Experience Reading the Ground
Over 30 years working on Lincolnshire land means Chris understands how the ground in this area behaves. He has seen most drainage problems before and knows what actually fixes them.
Working With the Land, Not Against It
Where the site and client are open to it, Chris looks for solutions that improve drainage while leaving the land looking natural. That might mean a reshaped ditch that doubles as a wildlife area, or a gradient change that permanently redirects water. Not every problem needs to be solved with a pipe and a concrete channel.
Waste Removed as Standard
All excavated material is removed under Belvoir Landscaping's certified waste carrier licence. Your site is left tidy.
Serving Lincolnshire and the East Midlands
Based near Grantham, Chris works across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire including Grantham, Newark, Sleaford, Lincoln and the surrounding rural areas.
About Belvoir Landscaping
Belvoir Landscaping is run by Chris, who you'll meet on site and who operates the digger himself. With over 30 years in landscaping and a background in agriculture, Chris understands land and groundwork properly, not just what it looks like on the surface.
Chris works with homeowners, commercial clients and trade contractors across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. He's CPCS certified, fully insured and holds a waste carrier's licence, so work is carried out safely, legally and with minimal disruption to you.