Drainage Field Installations
Step 1: Pre-Construction
Step 2: Construction Phase
Once the pre-construction phase has gathered all the information required to construct the Drainage Field you will be provided with a start date. On average an installation takes 5-10 working days including any landscaping which may have been disturbed during the installation.
Step 3: Construction
Upon completion, our Construction Manager will visit site to sign off the work as complete. Finally, Building Control Certificates are issued for the completion of the installation.
Before the installation can begin, we will need to carry out a Perculation Test. Depending on current drainage systems, this stage can also include various checks on the existing drainage network against "the binding rules" and Building regulations and in some instances require a Drainage Survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the life expectancy of a Drainage Field?
A typical life expectancy of a Drainage Field is anywhere between 10-30 years. This is highly dependant on how much use the system receives and the ground condition it is installed iin.
I don't have room in my garden for a new Drainage Field, what do I do?
There are a few different options available, these include Drainage mounds, Surface Water Connections & Sewage Treatment Plant Installation. Contact Us to arrange a site visit.
Is my system compliant with the latest binding rules?
A frequent question, the problem is without a Compliance Report being carried it is difficult to know. Whilst people and companies confuse the new rules with Building Control, it is simply essential to ensure that your Drainage Network is not polluting the environment.
What happens if I don't get my septic tank emptied?
In short, whichever system you have will ultimately breakdown and emptying charges can see dramatic increases if waste can not be removed and disposed of in the normal manner. Failure to empty a Septic Tank or Waste Treatment Plant regularly causes an excess build up of solids. For systems connected to Drainage Fields, if the solids enter the outlet they will cause a complete backup of your system which can only normally be repaired with a replacement Drainage field installation! For Sewage Treatment Plants please think of the Environment that we all share, Sewage Treatment Plants that don’t get Emptied and Serviced on a regular basis have additional problems and breakdown much faster than their Septic Tank counterparts due to the mechanical components inside of them, also being more likely to cause pollution due to being usually directly connected to our water courses. It can be easy to miss a breakdown on these so please check them regularly, if you need advice please contact us.