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    Soakaway Installation
    What is it and Why Choose a Soakaway?

    What is a Soakaway?

    A soakaway is an underground structure designed to facilitate the slow dispersal of liquid waste into the surrounding soil. Typically constructed using permeable materials like gravel, it allows water from your drainage system to percolate through the soil, thereby reducing surface water runoff.

    Why Choose a Soakaway?

    1. **Effective Drainage**: Soakaways efficiently manage surface water and can even handle water discharge from septic tanks or treatment plants.
    2. **Environmentally Friendly**: They replenish local aquifers and are an eco-friendly drainage solution.
    3. **Cost-Effective**: Once installed, soakaways require relatively minimal maintenance, making them a cost-effective long-term solution.

     

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    Types of Soakaways

    There are three main types of soakaways, these are:

    • Crates or Modular Cells:

    Made from lightweight but robust plastic, these are a modern and efficient way to store and manage water.

    • Pit or Trench:

    These traditional forms of soakaways are often filled with coarse stones or rubble to facilitate drainage.

    • Tunnel Systems:

    These are usually constructed using perforated pipes, making them ideal for handling larger volumes of water.

     

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    Our Key Steps

    Listed below are our 5 key steps to providing Soakaway installations:

    • Site Assessment:

    Conduct a thorough survey to assess soil type, drainage area, and water table level.

    • Percolation Test:

    This determines how quickly water drains away in your soil, essential for sizing your soakaway.

    • Design & Planning:

    Based on your needs and local regulations, a detailed plan should be drawn up.

    • Excavation & Installation:

    This involves digging the hole or trench and installing the soakaway system, followed by backfilling.

    • Testing:

    Water is poured into the soakaway to confirm it’s functioning as expected before finalizing the installation.

     

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    Legal and Regulations

    Always ensure you adhere to local building codes and regulations, which often require approvals or permits. In some areas, the use of soakaways may be restricted or guided by environmental considerations.

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    If you would like to find out more about our Soakaway Installation service then please do get in touch with us. You can call us on 0800 511 82 99 or use the button below to send us an email. We have also provided a contact form here for you to fill out in your own time. Once submitted, a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

     

     

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