Installing soakaways on new build

New builds often need soakaways to dispose of surface water where connection to the main drain is not possible or preferred. We install soakaways to design, with the correct size and connections. A percolation test may be required to size the soakaway.

The commercial value of resolving installing soakaways on new build early is fewer delays, clearer budgeting, and reduced repeat disruption.

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When you might need this

Teams usually investigate installing soakaways on new build when early warning signs start affecting reliability, compliance, or project timelines. This is often the point where decision makers move from observation into scoped technical action.

Common warning signs

The symptoms below are the most common triggers we see before diagnosis and repair planning.

• Surface water to dispose of
• No or limited connection to main drain
• Percolation test may be needed
• Soakaway crates or rubble
• Building control and adoption

What to expect from the work

We work from your drainage design or size the soakaway from the drained area and ground conditions. We install and connect.

Practical steps to a reliable outcome

We excavate, install the soakaway and connect the surface water runs. We commission and provide documentation.

Cost and complexity factors

Cost and complexity usually depend on access constraints, total scope, existing condition, and whether related works need to be coordinated in the same programme window.

What the process looks like

We keep delivery structured so scope, sequencing, and sign-off remain clear.

1. Step 1: Initial assessment

   What this step delivers: Root cause and scope are confirmed.

2. Step 2: Method planning

   What this step delivers: Practical repair strategy is agreed.

3. Step 3: Delivery and verification

   What this step delivers: Work is completed and validated.