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Best Guide On Soakaway Drainage Systems In Cheddar

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    A soakaway drainage system is a great way to dispose of the water that accumulates on your property. A soakaway is buried underground and allows you to remove excess water and sediment from a site, preventing flooding and erosion.

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    Soakaways are especially useful in areas where there’s no sewer connection or when access to the sewer is limited by geographical features like natural bodies of water or steep slopes.

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    A soakaway provides protection against flooding and water pollution. It can also be used to prevent surface water from entering the ground, preventing erosion of the soil in a garden or on a building site.

    Soakaway Drainage Systems In Cheddar

    Things to Know About Soakaway Drainage

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    Soakaways are an effective and environmentally friendly way of disposing of rainwater. They are installed in your garden or on your property, usually below ground level and away from any gutters. A soakaway is a type of water harvesting system that relies on natural processes to remove rainwater from the ground, slowly releasing it into groundwater or some other drainage system. They’re also an alternative to underground drains, which can cause flooding in your garden if they get blocked, or surface drains which can end up with water pooling on top of them.

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    Soakaways work by allowing surface water to slowly infiltrate into the soil through perforated pipes laid underground in an area where it will not cause problems such as flooding or erosion.

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    Soakaways can be made from a variety of materials including plastic or porous stones such as brick rubble or crushed tarmac. If you choose to install one yourself then you’ll need around 100-200mm (4-8 inches) of the soil before installing the soakaway into it so that there’s enough space for water to collect when it rains.

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    The soakaway consists of two parts: one part that collects water and directs it into a pipe; and another part that holds this collected rainwater until it evaporates or seeps into the ground.

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    How are Soakaways Installed?

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    • Soakaway drain pipes should be installed at a depth of at least 1.5 meters and below the frost line, in order to ensure that water does not pool in your pipe during the winter months.
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    • Soakaways should be installed in a straight line so that any rainwater can be directed into them as soon as possible. You may need to dig several soakaways depending on how much land you are using for your soakaway drain system.
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    • It is important to follow local regulations when installing your soakaway drain system. If you install an underground soakaway without following these rules, you could get into trouble with local authorities or even face prosecution under environmental law if there is flooding caused by poor drainage systems on your property.
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    What Kind of Conditions are Required for Soakaways to Work Properly?

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    If you have clay soil, the chances are pretty good that your soakaway will function well. If you have sandy or gravelly soils and a microclimate that supports grass growth, then a soakaway can also be an effective drainage solution. However, if your site has rocky or peaty soil—or if it’s waterlogged—then a soakaway is probably not the best choice for you.

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    When Would I Need a Soakaway Drainage System?

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    If you have a septic tank, then a soakaway drainage system may be something for you. This type of drainage system is often used in areas prone to flooding, but it can also be useful if your property has a pond or lake.

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    How Can I Install a New Soakaway Drainage System?

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    If you have the tools and the time to spare (and plenty of energy) it is possible to install a soakaway system yourself, but depending on your soil conditions you might find it easier to hire a mini-digger rather than try to dig out a hole big enough to install the drainage cube (for example, a 120L cube would need a hole dug 1 meter by half a meter at least).

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    That’s some heavy digging, especially in an area like Cheddar where the limestone soil is stony. So, instead, a simpler and easier solution to installing your soakaway drainage system is to hire a professional company, such as Pro Blocked Drains.

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    They have the equipment and expertise to do the work in a fraction of the time and without you needing to break your back digging.

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    Make your soakaway drainage system work the best it can

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    To make your soakaway drainage system work the best it can:

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    • Check the level of groundwater and make sure that there’s a minimum of 2 meters distance between your soakaway and any nearby surface water or rivers or streams.
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    • If you have an existing soakaway, dig up the grass around it to allow easier access for maintenance checks. You should also check for any blockages in your soakaways such as leaves or other debris that might cause problems when it rains.
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    • Always keep an eye out for signs of water damage to the property such as damp walls and floors (or even rising damp), cracks in walls and doors frames, leaking pipes etcetera – these are all indicators that your soakaway is not draining properly or has reached capacity during heavy rainfall events which may require intervention before further damage occurs due to flooding throughout surrounding areas
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    Final Words

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    A soakaway drainage system can be a great choice for your home. It’s important to consider all of the factors involved in choosing this type of system, and we hope this article has given you some valuable information to help you. If you now have decided you want to install a soakaway system, the next step is to get advice from the experts, Pro Blocked Drains.

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    We are a national UK company with over 20 years of experience working with all types of drainage systems and with engineers based locally in Cheddar which means we understand the area, not just in terms of local council regulations but also in the nature of the ground we’ll be installing the soakaway into and any specific requirements that need to be considered as a consequence.

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    Our aim is to provide you with the very best service so you will keep coming back to us for all your plumbing and drainage needs. With Pro Blocked Drains we guarantee you:

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    • Fully Qualified Safe Contractor Approved Workers
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    • Quick Response Time
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    • Full Indemnity Insurance
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    • Competitive Prices
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    • 24/7 drain services
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    • Availability 365 days of the year
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    • No Call Out Fee
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    • Free Quotations
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    • Friendly service
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    • Peace of mind
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    If you are based in Cheddar or the surrounding areas and need more information about our services, please get in touch with us today either by dropping us an email or calling on 0800 611 82 99.

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    Our friendly knowledgeable staff is always happy to help and we will give you a free quote for all work carried out by our team of specialists. We also offer a 24/7/365 emergency service for any urgent repairs you may require.