Drainage and FlatGround trampolines in Irish gardens

Why it matters here

A FlatGround trampoline sits completely level with the lawn, so part of it is set into the ground. Ireland gets a lot of rain, and many gardens are slow to drain. If water has nowhere to go, it will collect in the lowest place it can find.

That is why drainage is a question for the person doing the groundwork, and why it should be settled before any digging starts rather than after.

Signs your garden holds water

• Puddles that are still sitting on the lawn well after the rain has stopped.
• Heavy clay soil that is sticky when wet and cracks when dry.
• The spot you have in mind is the low point of the garden, or the lawn slopes towards it.
• The grass there is soft or muddy underfoot for much of the winter.

None of these rule out a FlatGround. They are things to tell your installer, and to show them if you can.

Questions to ask your installer

• Have you installed a trampoline at ground level before, and in ground like mine?
• How will water get away in this garden?
• Is drainage included in your quote, or priced separately?
• What happens if the ground turns out wetter than expected once you start?
• Will you follow BERG's manual for this model?

Who decides the method

Your installer does, after seeing the ground. We do not install trampolines and we do not publish drainage specifications or pit drawings, because the right answer for one garden can be wrong for the next. BERG's manual for the model sets out what the installer follows.

The groundwork is done by an installer, landscaper or builder, who will look at the garden and quote you directly. If you do not have someone in mind, we can put you in touch with an independent installer.

If the ground is a real concern, an InGround trampoline, which is set into the lawn with a low raised edge, is worth discussing with your installer as well. The FlatGround vs InGround page sets out the difference.