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A soakaway is an underground drainage solution designed to manage excess surface water. It collects runoff from roofs, gutters or hard surfaces and allows it to disperse slowly into the ground. Soakaways are commonly used in areas with poor surface drainage, and in some cases, they support septic tank systems where discharge to ground is required.
Soakaways are suitable for a wide range of domestic and commercial situations, including:
However, soakaways require adequate space and suitable soil conditions. In areas with clay-heavy or compacted soil, alternative solutions may be recommended after a percolation or ground infiltration test.
Drain Division designs and installs soakaway systems that comply with current UK building regulations and Environment Agency guidance. The typical installation process includes:
We also inspect and maintain existing soakaways. An inspection includes checking pipework, clearing silt build-up and identifying root intrusion or system failure. In some cases, we may recommend replacing an old, inefficient soakaway with a new unit in a better location.
Signs Your Soakaway May Be Failing
Common warning signs include:
Our engineers can carry out a full assessment to determine whether cleaning, repair or replacement is required.
Contact our team of experts today. Our offices are open 6am to midnight 7 days a week.
