Soakaway Systems
We design, install and replace soakaways for surface water and treated effluent, for homes and businesses across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.
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Letting water drain safely back into the ground
A soakaway is an underground chamber or pit that collects water and lets it soak gradually into the surrounding ground. It's commonly used for rainwater from roofs and hard surfaces where there's no surface water sewer, and for treated effluent from a sewage treatment plant.
When a soakaway works well you never think about it. When it fails, water backs up, gullies overflow and gardens flood.
Is your soakaway failing?
If water is backing up, it isn't always the soakaway at fault. We look at the whole system and find the real cause before replacing anything.
Request a Free QuoteStanding water
Puddles or boggy ground that take a long time to clear after rain.
Overflowing gullies
Drains and gullies backing up during heavy rainfall.
Slow drainage
Downpipes and drains that empty slowly, even when clear.
From first visit to finished soakaway
- 01
Site visit
We look at the site, the drainage and where the water needs to go.
- 02
Design
We plan the soakaway to suit the property and the water it needs to handle.
- 03
Clear quote
We explain the work and the expected cost before anything starts.
- 04
Installation
Our engineers install the soakaway and connect it to your drainage.
We design, install and replace soakaways for homes and businesses
Drainage Services Across Hampshire, Dorset & Wiltshire
From our base in Ringwood we have engineers working throughout all three counties, serving homes, schools, pubs, restaurants and local businesses.
- Engineers across the regionFully equipped vans working throughout all three counties.
- Homes and businessesSchools, pubs, restaurants and local businesses as well as households.
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What is a soakaway used for?
A soakaway lets water soak gradually back into the ground. It's used for surface water from roofs and hard surfaces, and for treated effluent from a sewage treatment plant.
Why has my soakaway stopped working?
Common reasons include silt and debris building up over time, a soakaway that was too small for the water it receives, or blocked pipes leading to it. We can inspect it and advise.
Can you replace an old soakaway?
Yes. We design, install and replace soakaways, including replacing older soakaways that have failed.
How much does a soakaway cost?
It depends on the size of soakaway needed, the ground and the site. We visit, explain the options and give you a clear price before any work starts.
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Need a new or replacement soakaway? Talk to our team.
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Tell us about the problem and our team will help arrange the right drainage service.
- Call us 24/70333 200 4747
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drainlineservices.co.uk - Based inRingwood, Hampshire
- Opening hours24 hours, 7 days a week
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