- Anglian Land Services
Ditching services in Essex & East Anglia
Managing water flow on your commercial property requires proper drainage systems that work year-round. Anglian Land Services provides comprehensive ditching services across Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, helping businesses maintain dry, functional land through expert ditch installation, clearing and maintenance. Our experienced team uses modern equipment to create and maintain drainage systems that protect your property from waterlogging and ground instability.
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Complete land drainage solutions for commercial properties
Effective drainage starts with properly designed and maintained ditches. We provide full ditching services that keep your commercial site free from standing water and soil erosion. Our team surveys your land to identify natural water flow patterns, then creates ditching systems that channel water away from buildings, pathways and operational areas. Whether you need new ditches installed or existing channels restored, we deliver drainage solutions that protect your property investment.
- How we deliver effective drainage systems in three steps
Our ditching process explained
1
Site survey and drainage planning
We assess your property’s topography and existing water issues to design a ditching system that solves your specific drainage challenges.
2
Ditch excavation and installation
Our team excavates channels to the correct depth and gradient, ensuring water flows naturally away from your buildings and working areas.
3
Ongoing clearance and maintenance
We keep your ditches functioning properly through scheduled clearing services that remove silt, vegetation and debris before blockages occur.
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Professional ditch clearing and maintenance programmes
Many commercial properties rely on ditching systems installed years ago that no longer receive proper attention. Blocked ditches create multiple problems that affect your entire site. Water that cannot drain properly saturates the ground, making areas unusable and damaging foundations. Vegetation growing in ditches reduces channel capacity whilst roots can break down ditch walls. Our maintenance service prevents these issues through regular inspections and clearing work. We remove accumulated silt that reduces water flow, cut back vegetation that blocks channels, and repair any erosion damage to ditch sides. This proactive approach costs far less than emergency drainage repairs after flooding occurs. We can tailor maintenance schedules to match your site’s needs, visiting more frequently during wet seasons when debris accumulates quickly, or providing annual clearances for ditches in lighter-use areas.
- Understanding ditch maintenance requirements
How regular clearance prevents drainage failures
Many commercial properties rely on ditching systems installed years ago that no longer receive proper attention. Blocked ditches create multiple problems that affect your entire site. Water that cannot drain properly saturates the ground, making areas unusable and damaging foundations. Vegetation growing in ditches reduces channel capacity whilst roots can break down ditch walls. Our maintenance service prevents these issues through regular inspections and clearing work. We remove accumulated silt that reduces water flow, cut back vegetation that blocks channels, and repair any erosion damage to ditch sides. This proactive approach costs far less than emergency drainage repairs after flooding occurs. We can tailor maintenance schedules to match your site’s needs, visiting more frequently during wet seasons when debris accumulates quickly, or providing annual clearances for ditches in lighter-use areas.
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Why choose us for ditching work
Local knowledge and experience
We understand East Anglia’s soil types, rainfall patterns and drainage challenges, allowing us to create ditching systems that work with your local landscape.
Personal and professional service
Our family-run company provides direct communication with the team managing your drainage work, ensuring your specific requirements are understood and met.
Modern equipment and techniques
We use up-to-date excavation machinery and surveying tools that create accurate, efficient ditching systems whilst minimising disruption to your site.
Environmentally responsible
Our ditching methods protect local watercourses and wildlife habitats, managing water flow in ways that benefit both your property and the surrounding environment.
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Frequently asked questions
Contact Anglian Land Services today to discuss your needs. We’re happy to offer free advice, site visits, and no-obligation quotes.
Most commercial ditches benefit from clearance every 12 to 18 months, though high-risk areas near buildings may need attention twice yearly. We assess your specific site to recommend an appropriate maintenance schedule.
Yes, we regularly work on operational commercial properties, planning our ditching work to minimise disruption. We can section off work areas and complete installation in phases if needed.
We remove all excavated soil and debris from your site, disposing of materials responsibly. In some cases, excavated material can be repurposed elsewhere on your property if suitable.
Most maintenance and small-scale ditching work doesn't require permission, but larger drainage projects may need approval. We can advise on requirements for your specific project and site location.
- What we do
Services we offer
Ground Maintenance
Arboriculture
Site Clearance
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Address
Tolleshunt Major, Maldon, UK
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Hours
Mon-Fri: 07:30-17:00. Sat-Sun: Closed.
- Customer Reviews
What our customers say
Anglian Land Services provided a professional, polite and punctual team to complete my recent project. They were understanding in what I needed to achieve and suggested good ideas along the design process to help achieve this. When carrying out the work ALS worked safely and efficiently completing tasks. If changes had to be made, they were accommodating and worked with us to create the best outcome. I am very happy with their work and would highly recommend.
Ken Fry
Sudbourne, Suffolk
Anglian Land Services provide me with a friendly, approachable and reliable service for maintenance work at our stable yard. They’re always on time and easily contactable to discuss projects.
