Garden Drainage, Surface Water Drainage Systems, Rainwater Flood Prevention - Fixing Excess Surface Water Storm Drain Problem in Ferndown - Dorset + West Hampshire 

Garden Drainage in Verwood 5/5

“Initial enquiry handled with friendly and helpful efficiency, rapidly followed up with a site visit to view my heavily waterlogged lawn and severe pooling in the garden. Probable cause and suggested solution were explained in a clear, constructive and courteous manner. Work began a week later and was carried out professionally, with frequent updates and explanations. Results were virtually instantaneous and – so far – have been completely successful. Garden was left neat and tidy. Priced as initial estimate - no surprise problems. Would strongly recommend.”

Customer in Verwood, Dorset, 16/06/2025

Driveway Drainage to prevent Flooding in Christchurch 5/5

“A recent spell of prolonged heavy rain resulted in much of the large gravelled frontage to our bungalow becoming flooded. I found DPDS by chance when Googling for a local firm who could advise me on options and install the preferred solution quickly. Arrangements were made for a site visit the next morning and a very fair quote was emailed to me the following day. Within days of accepting the quote Darren and his Team made a 'crack of dawn' start on the work that needed doing and arrived equally early on the 2nd day to finish the work. I have no hesitation in recommending DPDS. Communication with the office by phone and email was excellent, Darren and his Team worked exceptionally hard throughout and despite digging a number of long and deep trenches as well as a very large and deep hole to install a sump containing a pump, after they had finished nobody would have been able to see that any work had been done at all. If it were possible to award more than 5 stars I would have!!”

Customer, Highcliffe / Christchurch, Dorset, 10 / 06 / 2025

Sump pump and surface water drain installation

“Flood caused by storm water at front of house through ineffective soak away. Darren responded quickly to establish cause and provide a variety of options using CCTV equipment. Decision taken to create chamber to house pump to divert storm water to rear of property. Darren and team are polite, experienced and extremely punctual. The price quoted was adhered to and the work was of a very high standard. I have no problem whatsoever in recommending this company.”

Customer, Ferndown, 02 / 06 / 2025

Garden Drainage Surface Water Drains in Garden 5/5

DPDS installed surface water drains in our back garden in July this year but I delayed reviewing their work until we'd had some decent rainfall and a chance to see how it performs. We have clay soil and this is prone to flooding and forming large puddles in the lawn. These took several days to drain away and left the lawn in a very soggy state. I'm delighted to say that the land drains work extremely well and we no longer have an inland lake every time it rains. There are some areas which do still show surface water after a heavy downpour but they clear within a couple of hours, which is a massive improvement. The job was completed on time and with very little mess. After 4 months all evidence of the digging has disappeared and lawn looks great. Many thanks for doing an excellent job and I'd thoroughly recommend DPDS.

Customer Review in Ferndown/West Parley, Dorset, 28/05/2025

New Foul Drain System and Land Drainage 5/5

“DPDS came out to carry out a new foul system & land drainage. They discovered a new issue but promptly sorted this. All the work was carried out to a high standard, on time and considering the amount of digging involved everything was put back to a great standard. Would recommend them to anyone, thanks guys!”

Customer, Ferndown / West Parley, Dorset, 05 / 04 / 2025

Overflowing Rainwater Downpipes Repaired 5/5

“I called Dorset Property & Drainage Solutions after being let down at by another local company. Romy was friendly and helpful and Darren was able to attend at short notice. A survey showed drains were fine but he found an issue with our down pipes not being connected to the drains. Him and his colleague came back to rectify the situation. They worked extremely hard, returned the patio to a better condition than it had been previously and left everything clean and tidy. Fantastic service!”

Customer in Ferndown / West Parley, Dorset, 19/03/2025

Surface water drainage problem......SOLVED!

We had a surface water drainage problem that was affecting a neighbour. I contacted DPDS, and a site visit was quickly carried out (on a bank holiday weekend!). The issue was quickly identified, and a quote was emailed to me that same day. The work was carried out over three days with regular photo-updates. Communication was great, the quality of work brilliant, and the site, a garden, was left neat and tidy. Thank you all at DPDS, we are very grateful to you.

Customer in Poole, Date of experience: 12/03/2025

Sorted out flooding in back garden. 5/5
Nothing but positives to say about DPDS.
From the first contact to the finish of the job they have been nothing but efficient, professional, helpful, Romy kept in contact with us at all times and a good price. Even went the next day to send video of the job following a rain storm. Left the garden looking like they hadn’t even been there.
Would definitely use them again and 100% recommend them.

Customer Review Ferndown, 22/02/2025

Garden and Driveway Drainage to prevent Flooding 5/5

“I found DPDS to be a very professional company from start to finish. Communication was great. A very efficient crew who arrived on time, quietly - as they start early and got on with the job. Site was always left clean and tidy and they did what they said in the quote they would do. I will use them again if necessary and will heartily recommend them.”

Customer, Ferndown, Dorset, 16 / 02 / 2025

Fit Surface Water Drains and pump chamber with pump to prevent further flooding in garden 5/5

“Over the last few years, the garden had become a swamp that Shrek and Fiona would love. The team had to battle through heavy rain, hailstones and high winds. The garden fought them every inch of the way with clay, rubble and tree roots to be dug out and removed. Paving slaps to removed cleaned and replaced. It was a titanic battle, however the winner of this contest is ...  Pause Big Drum Roll... DPDS. Congratulations you guys and the very courteous Romy. Somehow I don't think you will forget this job in a hurry. The swamp has gone the land is drying out.  Well Done.”

Customer in Christchurch, Dorset, 29/01/2025