Waterlogged lawns, eroded flower beds, and flooded pathways are usually signs of poor water flow, not poor luck. Bestcare Gardeners provides effective drainage solutions for residential and commercial properties across Nairobi and Kenya, correcting grading and water flow issues before they damage your landscape or foundations.
What Our Drainage Service Covers
Our drainage solutions address the root cause of standing water and erosion:
- Site Assessment – Identifying low points, poor grading, and water accumulation patterns on your property.
- French Drain Installation – Installing perforated pipe and gravel channels to redirect subsurface water away from problem areas.
- Surface Grading and Regrading – Reshaping soil to guide water away from buildings, patios, and lawns.
- Catch Basins and Area Drains – Installing collection points that channel runoff into piped drainage systems.
- Downspout and Gutter Drainage – Connecting roof runoff to underground drainage lines away from the foundation.
- Dry Wells and Soakaways – Building underground infiltration systems for properties without municipal drainage access.
- Erosion Control – Retaining walls, terracing, and ground cover solutions to stabilize sloped or eroding areas.
Why Proper Drainage Matters
Left unaddressed, poor drainage causes root rot, lawn disease, cracked pathways, and even structural damage to buildings. A correctly engineered drainage solutions plan protects your landscape investment and prevents costly water damage during Kenya's rainy seasons.
Where We Work
Bestcare Gardeners offers drainage solutions across Nairobi — including Karen, Runda, Kitisuru, Lavington — and in Kiambu, Nakuru, Machakos, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
Estimated Costs
| Service | Estimated Cost (KES) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site assessment | 3,000 – 8,000 | Includes grading survey |
| French drain installation | 1,500 – 3,500 per linear metre | Depends on depth/materials |
| Surface regrading | 100 – 300 per sq. metre | Larger areas cost less per unit |
| Catch basin/area drain installation | 8,000 – 20,000 per unit | |
| Downspout drainage connection | 5,000 – 15,000 per line | |
| Dry well/soakaway construction | 30,000 – 90,000 | Depends on size and soil |
| Full property drainage system | 100,000+ | Multi-feature integrated system |
Contact Bestcare Gardeners for a site visit and tailored drainage solutions quote in Nairobi or Kenya.