A soakaway is an underground system that allows surface water to drain safely into the ground. New housing and commercial developments in Wiltshire and Hampshire often require soakaway systems, and under the Flood and Water Management Act, shared soakaways must meet adoptable standards.
In the past, soakaways were often poorly designed by builders or contractors using rubble-filled pits. Today, professional design is essential to ensure compliance, reduce the risk of flooding and deliver a system suited to site conditions.
Designing the soakaway
At Wessex Drainage, we provide expert soakaway design services across Wiltshire and Hampshire. We carry out percolation tests to assess ground conditions, then use specialist BRE365 software or proven experience to design reliable and cost effective systems.
Whether for new builds, property upgrades or regulatory compliance, our soakaway design services offer practical solutions tailored to your site across Salisbury, Winchester and Southampton.
