About Us
Get to know about the core principles, services, and the team behind every project we undertake.
Years Industry Experience
Construction Value Supported
Projects Delivered
UK-Wide
Drainage Design & Flood Risk Specialists
Courous is a civil engineering and drainage consultancy specialising in flood risk assessments, sustainable surface water management, drainage design, and highway drainage across the UK. We work with developers, architects, planning consultants, contractors and government organisations to provide clear, reliable engineering solutions that keep projects moving.
- Our Vision
To be the trusted engineering partner for resilient, sustainable drainage and infrastructure solutions across the UK.
- Our Mission
To deliver practical, reliable and sustainable engineering solutions that help clients overcome drainage, flood risk and planning challenges.
Practical Solutions, Ideal for Every Project
We help clients solve drainage and surface water issues across planning, design, and construction stages. Whether it’s a drainage strategy for planning approval, SuDS design for a new site, or helping resolve a planning objection, we provide straightforward advice backed by strong engineering principles.
We also work on Section 278 and Section 38 highway drainage design, outfall assessments, pollution control, and discharge consents. Our team understands what local authorities, the Environment Agency, and water companies want to see—so we make sure you get approved without unnecessary delays.
Drainage Experts, You Can Count On
Courous is a specialist civil engineering and drainage consultancy delivering practical, reliable solutions for flood risk, drainage design and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Quick Response
Our drainage consultants deliver timely designs and reports.
Practical Solutions
All our designs are easy to implement and highly practical.
Diverse Experience
We have experience working with national and local authorities.
Detailed Reporting
Detailed hydraulic analysis and water management reporting.
Trusted By
Developers
Architects
Authorities
Contractors
Online Reviews of Our Clients
Don’t just take our word for the excellent services and reliability of our drainage design consultants. Read the experiences of our clients to see for yourself.
“Courous provided a clear and efficient drainage design solution for our development project. Their team was responsive, knowledgeable, and delivered everything on schedule.”
“We were impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail throughout the project. The drainage design was practical, reliable, and easy to implement.”
“The team offered excellent technical guidance from start to finish. Their expertise helped us move through the planning process with confidence.”
“Courous delivered a well-structured drainage solution that met all project requirements. Communication was excellent, and every stage was handled professionally.”
“Their consultants understood our project needs and produced accurate designs within the agreed timeframe. We would gladly work with Courous again.”