Drainage

Do I need a soakaway?

  Building a soakaway can be an excellent way to tackle flood risk and standing water in an outside space, whether you’re dealing with a small garden or larger grounds. If you’ve never created a soakaway before, installing one might seem daunting - but it really is something that comes with a wealth of benefits. Whether you’re thinking of building a soakaway on your own…

How to build a soakaway

  A simple drainage solution that encourages rainwater to seep into the ground rather than forming puddles on the surface, a soakaway can be a useful installation for a range of property types. The basic idea is to dig a pit, fill it with permeable crates or aggregate that allow rainwater to seep through, and then cover it over again to reduce the visual impact.…