FAQ’s
We provide professional drainage consultancy and design services, including surface water drainage (soakaways, SuDS, rain gardens, rain water harvesting), foul water and sewer connection design, drainage strategies for new developments, flood risk assessments and mitigation, technical drawings, calculations and reports for planning applications and building control.
‘Off the shelf’ soakaway design packages are typically issued to clients within one week of purchase. Timescales for additional services will be quoted prior to appointment.
We take pride in our transparent pricing structure. Our ‘Off the shelf’ soakaway designs are priced on the website. Other services are bespoke and designed to meet your specific project needs. These services are quoted prior to instruction.
A drainage design ensures that water is safely managed on-site, prevents flooding, and complies with UK planning regulations. Proper design can also help avoid future maintenance issues and potential legal liabilities.
Yes, we work with homeowners, architects, builders, and developers on projects of all sizes, from single-home developments to larger commercial or mixed-use sites.
Absolutely. We can prepare drainage strategies, calculations, and drawings that meet local planning authority, water company, LLFA and building control requirements, helping streamline the approval process for your project.
Yes, we design integrated systems covering both foul water (to sewers or treatment) and surface water (SuDS, attenuation, soakaways), ensuring compliance with regulatory and planning requirements. Soakaways for foul water effluent are very different to surface water soakaways with tailored design solutions provided on request.
It depends, a site survey or existing drainage data is usually required to create an accurate design. We can advise on what surveys or geological testing is required prior to commencement. We try and use desktop date where possible. Instructions on how to undertake a
A soakaway is an underground system that allows rainwater to drain directly into the ground instead of the public sewer. In ‘some’ areas, connecting all surface water to a soakaway can make you eligible for a surface water drainage rebate from your water company.
Yes, we can design foul water and surface water connections and liaise with water companies to ensure compliance with regulations and permit requirements.
All our designs comply with current UK regulations, including Building Regulations, local planning authority standards, and water company guidelines. We also consider environmental and sustainability requirements.
Yes. We can provide technical advice and offer post-submission support if any changes or queries arise during the construction phase.