A soakaway manages surface water by collecting rainwater runoff and allowing it to infiltrate into the ground, reducing local flooding and keeping rainwater out of foul drains.
Suitability depends on ground conditions. A percolation test helps confirm whether infiltration is practical and informs the correct sizing and design.
You’re experiencing surface water pooling near the property, or downpipes discharge in a way that causes local flooding.
You’re building or extending and need a compliant surface water drainage solution where infiltration is practicable.
Call to book a visit, or email to request a quote. For urgent issues such as overflow or backups, contact us as soon as possible
Hard surfaces and limited drainage capacity can lead to runoff building up quickly during heavy rain.
Silt can reduce the performance of older soakaways, and poor ground conditions can prevent infiltration.
We assess the site and, where required, carry out percolation testing to confirm infiltration suitability and guide sizing.
We then install the soakaway system and connect agreed surface water feeds, taking care to position it sensibly and reinstate surfaces cleanly.
Often, yes. Testing confirms whether the soil can absorb water at an acceptable rate and helps size the system correctly.
Yes. Poor ground conditions or silt ingress can reduce infiltration over time. Good design and maintenance help reduce this risk.
Location depends on ground conditions, services and layout. We’ll advise on practical placement for your site.
Where practicable, surface water is often directed to soakaways or other infiltration systems rather than foul drainage.
Often yes, subject to sizing and design.
