Drainage

 

• the 2 main types of drainage that you need are surface, and foul water drainage. Foul water needs to be connected to the mains sewer run, which if a connection cannot be made on your property, will need permission from the water authority.

Manhole section - made from sections of concrete, with a brick top and steel cover

 

• Foul drainage will normally run into an existing drain to be taken eventually into the main drain network for treatment, or in situations where this si not possible, a cesspool or septic tank can be used. This is where the water from your toilets etc will go.

 

• Storm drainage, is the water that collects in your guttering, and can run into storm water drainage system or into soakaways. Water from sinks or basins can also run into storm water drains.

• In both cases the pipes need to be laid into an excavated trench, on a good level bed of pea shingle and will usually be required to be surround in concrete, the proximity to your existing or new building may dictate the strength of concrete required.