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Natasha Brinsmead

What are sustainable drainage systems? They're not just a necessity — they can also protect your home as well as improve its kerb appeal, say the experts

Puddle and autumn leaves on a block paved drive.

Whether you have noticed water pooling on your driveway, regularly have a waterlogged garden come the rainier seasons or are in the process of re-landscaping your home, you really should be thinking about improving the drainage on your property.

You may well have noticed a push towards sustainable drainage methods if you have been researching driveway materials, or are building an extension, with many local councils now keen to push homeowners towards solutions that reduce the risk of surface water escaping onto roads and pavements.

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