Soakaway Installation & Design

Why sizing matters

A soakaway that's too small for the ground it's in will simply flood in heavy rain, no matter how well it's built. Getting this right starts with understanding how well your soil actually drains, not just following a generic size from a catalogue.

We carry out percolation testing on-site before recommending a size, so the finished soakaway is genuinely matched to your ground conditions rather than a rough guess.

When you need one

• Replacing an old, undersized or failing soakaway that's causing flooding
• New paving, driveways or extensions that need surface water managed on-site
• Building control or planning conditions requiring a compliant drainage solution
• Persistent standing water in the garden after rain

How we approach it

We test the ground, size the soakaway to suit, and install it properly — including the right depth, the right void-forming material, and correct connections into your existing surface water system. It's a one-off job done right, rather than something that needs revisiting in a year.

Frequently asked questions