Now we’ve established that you most likely require a soakaway drain and that we provide all the services associated with them, what actually is a soakaway drain?

A soakaway drain is a large trench that is installed at the lowest point in your garden to drain excess water from the soil, and instead of distributing it into our over-burdened sewage systems, it will be dealt with at the source, saving your property from waterlogging and possible flooding.

The formidable soakaway drains we install can be interconnected (a looped system), a simple long trench, a herring bone layout or a large filled pit which are filled with a clean stone and have a slotted or holed distribution pipe. You can count on our drainage experience to advise you on which type of soakaway drain would be best for your property and the specific type of soil in your garden.

Just like the installation of thorough lightning protection , the installation of a quality soakaway drain can avoid the worst effects of the typically harsh and stormy weather we experience across Britain. We follow every measure possible to ensure a correct installation and pride ourselves that these systems can last a lifetime if they are properly maintained. Our complete drainage services cover everything from installation and maintenance, so contact Total Drainage on 0800 015 8899 for a free quotation and to avoid waterlogging whenever the rain comes again.

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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.

If your property is used by the public on the regular basis such as retail outlets or public sector buildings, you could be liable to legal attacks if a customer injures themselves as a result of unsafe drainage repair work. At Total Drainage our SAFEcontractor approval comes as a result of a rigorous assessment process after which our procedures have been deemed correct and in accordance with current Health and Safety regulations.

For you the customer this means that you can have confidence that everything we do is for the best of you the client; we don’t cut corners and so don’t put people at risk. Enlisting the help of an approved company like us also means that any drainage repairs will be durable and lasting. If drains are repaired poorly or are likely to burst then these could be deemed unsafe, which is why we’ve sought to prove that our repair procedures are completely the opposite.

Whether we’re carrying out drain clearance, installation, replacement or using dye to test drains, you can rest assured that we’ll look after everyone involved during the entire process. For more information regarding this new accreditation or any of our drainage services, please fill out the form on our Contact Us page.

Our Services

Drainage services – Drain unblocking. colour CCTV surveys, high pressure water jetting, planned & preventative maintenance, drain repair & renewal, root cutting, plumber services.

Sewage Treatment – Installation & maintenance of sewage treatment plants, septic tank emptying, septic installation & maintenance, soakaways and sewage pumps.

Tanker Service – For larger jobs we have a wide range of versatile tankers available to carry out various tasks such as gully cleaning, jetting, septic tank emptying and drain cleaning.

Cleaning Services – Surface cleaning, drain cleaning, graffiti removal, drugs & sex paraphernalia removal, building cleaning & maintenance.