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How Does a Soakaway Drainage System Work?

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The majority of homeowners throughout the UK will be connected to a drainage system which is looked after and maintained by the local authorities; however for those who live out in the countryside, it may not be possible for a main sewage and drainage system to be installed. In these cases, the homeowners will be required to invest in a soakaway installation Bristol provided by an experienced and professional drainage firm, such as us here at Total Drainage.

For a number of years, our experience, friendly and highly-skilled team of technicians have been providing properties throughout the Bristol area with a variety of soakaway systems, ensuring that excess rainwater doesn’t build up and instead drains away safely.

What is a Soakaway Drainage System?

A drainage soakaway is a trench that has a bottom lining of stone and slotted or holed distribution pipes. Through our experience within the industry, we’re able to provide a range of soakaway systems, including interconnected, a simple long trench, a herring bone layout or a large filled pot.

When they’ve been installed by our experienced team, you can be certain that as long as they receive the maintenance required, they’ll last a lifetime.

How Does a Soakaway Drainage System Work?

The main principal of the soakaway drainage system is to store the excess rainwater within the stones at the bottom. Over time, this water will then effectively drain into the surrounding soil/ground, preventing the risk of floods occurring or the ground becoming waterlogged.

The time it takes for the water to drain away from the soakaway will depend on the system that has been installed – however each are highly effective and can provide your home and garden with an effective drainage solution, even when used in conjunction with an asphalt driveway Bristol.

So if you want to ensure that your home has adequate drainage come the winter months, why not contact us here at Total Drainage and allow our team to provide you with a quote for a soakaway installation Bristol. For more information contact us via 0117 963 6700.

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3 Options for Properties Without Mains Drainage Services

Investing in a new property should be an exciting period in your life, regardless of whether it is for business or personal reasons. Yet, when you find the ideal property which ticks all the boxes except one, it can cause unnecessary difficulty. If the un-ticked box is due to no mains drainage, the team at Total Drainage Services Ltd can help. A property without mains drainage shouldn’t prevent you from being excited about investing in a property, as effective solutions can be implemented by our experienced team. We offer an array of drainage services which can alleviate the stress of buying a property which doesn’t have mains drainage.

Total Drainage Services Ltd services are available to the domestic, commercial and industrial sector. As such, we have an extensive portfolio of experience, which allows us to deliver effective solutions.

Option One: Septic Tank

The process behind a septic tank is relatively simple. A septic tank consists of two or three water tights chambers, where solids form sludge. This should be regularly removed by a licensed specialist. Here at Total drainage Services Ltd, we not only offer to remove your sludge, but we also offer to install your septic tank.

Option Two: Sewage Treatment Plants

When septic tanks are not a viable option, the effluent must be treated to a higher standard. This can be completed by sewage treatments plants.  Sewage treatment plants are installed underground, with only a manhole cover to determine its location. A sewage treatment plant treats the effluent to a high standard which accords to the Environmental Agency’s legislations.

Option Three: Sewage Pumps

The other option available is a sewage pump. The sewage pump effectively removes the sewage and in some instances can be used in union with the previously mentioned septic tanks and sewage treatment plants.

At Total Drainage Services Ltd we have the experience and the expertise to offer all of these drainage services to our customers. If you require additional information regarding our services, and how we can help you, contact us today. You can phone us on 0117 963 6700.